BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.6 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 1993 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 1993 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| 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 1993 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1993 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1993 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 3 series 1993 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1993 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. The BMW 3 series 2001 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1993 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2001, so BMW 3 series 2001 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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