BMW 3 series 2001 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1998, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
870 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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.
