BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1998 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1998 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1998 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
870 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 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.
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.
