BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 3 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2003 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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