BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1000 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
Used only for this car
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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
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.
