BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.5 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 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 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 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series 2005 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2001 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2005, so BMW 3 series 2005 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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