BMW 3 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2005 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1140 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
