BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series 1999. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2003 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 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| 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 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 2003 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 2003 and BMW 3 series 1999 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1999 has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2003, so BMW 3 series 2003 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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