BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP184 HP
Torque: 260 NM390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.38.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 1993 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1993 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway1010 km on highway
780 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1993 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1993 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1993 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 1993 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8602`035
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1993 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2001, so BMW 3 series 2001 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 22002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    BMW 3 sērija has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • longer expected engine lifespan
    • higher safety
    • fewer faults
    • higher ratings in user reviews
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