BMW 3 series 1998 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1998 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1998 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 1998 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1998 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1060 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
470'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW Z3
Used only for this car
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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 1998 and BMW 3 series 2001 are practically the same length.
