BMW 3 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2000, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.9
BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2000, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1120 km on highway
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 2003 and BMW 3 series 2000 are practically the same length.
BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2000 has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2003, so BMW 3 series 2003 quality is probably significantly better