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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
480'000 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 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.
