BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1998 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 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
9.1
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
910 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
460'000 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 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3
Installed 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.
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.