BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 258 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds6.6 seconds
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): 9.69.6
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway850 km on highway
620 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

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: 380'000 km460'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaInstalled 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.47 m
Width: 1.82 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 2005 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 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`1002`020
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 (€): 46002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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