BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
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: 6.9 seconds7.4 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 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.011.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km11.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle570 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway760 km on highway
600 km with real consumption520 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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`1152`060
Safety:
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 46002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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