BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2003 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2003 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: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
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 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 2003 has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`895 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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