BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 1995 and BMW 3 series 1998 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series 1995 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1995 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1995 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1995 is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1998, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1995 is 4 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 1998 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1995 has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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