BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 102 HP116 HP
Torque: 150 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds11.9 seconds
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): 8.48.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway980 km on highway
690 km with real consumption710 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 km350'000 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 years6 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 m4.49 m
Width: 1.71 m1.76 m
Height: 1.37 m1.37 m
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 litres410 litres
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 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`7351`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 (€): 34002600
Rating in user reviews: 7.1/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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