BMW 3 series 2002 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2002 engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 1999. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2002 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2002 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1060 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 1999 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
9 years
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 1999 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 2002 and BMW 3 series 1999 are practically the same length.
