BMW 3 series 2001 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1998, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 1998. Despite less power, BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
920 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3
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 1998 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 2001 and BMW 3 series 1998 are practically the same length.
