BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 193 HP231 HP
Torque: 280 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds6.5 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1995 engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.29.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km9.9 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1995 consumes 0.1 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 1995 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway910 km on highway
650 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 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: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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.
BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1995 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1995 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1995 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight: 1`780 kg1`930 kg
Net weight:1`395 kg1`430 kg
Load capacity:385 kg500 kg
BMW 3 series 1995 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than BMW 3 series 2001. Therefore, BMW 3 series 2001 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1995 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 (€): 38002600
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 carrying (cargo) capacity
    • higher safety
    • fewer faults
    • higher ratings in user reviews
    • lower price
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