BMW 3 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 3 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.8
BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1140 km on highway
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 2003 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 2003, 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 2003.
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 2003, which means BMW 3 series 2005 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
