BMW 3 series 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1996 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1996 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1996 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1996 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 1996 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1996 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2003, 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 1996 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1996 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003. The BMW 3 series 2003 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1996 has serious deffects in 445 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2003, so BMW 3 series 2003 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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