BMW 3 series 1998 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1998, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series 1998. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1400 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1000 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
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 2001 and BMW 3 series 1998 are practically the same length.
