BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	122 HP	115 HP
Torque:	280 NM	265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11 seconds	11 seconds
	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
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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.
Gross weight (kg):	1`950	1`895

Safety:
Quality:	low	low
Average price (€):	4400	2800
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power higher safety	BMW 3 sērija has longer expected engine lifespan better manoeuvrability lower price
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions