BMW 3 series 2001 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1998, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 1998. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
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 1998 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
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 2001 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.
