BMW 3 series 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 1996 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1996 engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series 1999. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 1996 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1996 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1996 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1996 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1996 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1996 is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1999, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1996 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 1999 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1996 has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1999. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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