BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 6.6 seconds | 7 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 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 BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 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`015 | 1`965 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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