BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1998 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1998 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1998 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1140 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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.
