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: | 6.6 seconds | 7.7 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 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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
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: | 12 years | 12 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 | |
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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`155 | 2`150 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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