BMW 3 series 2002 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`285 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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