BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 and BMW 3 series 2000 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2003 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. BMW 3 sērija 1998: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2003 and BMW 3 series 2000 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 2000 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 (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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