BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.6
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway
1400 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
480'000 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 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2005 is larger. BMW 3 series 2005 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
460 litres
no data
BMW 3 series 2005 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2001, which means BMW 3 series 2005 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
