BMW 3 series 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 1996 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1996 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.4 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1996 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 1996 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: | 4.43 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 1999, 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 1999. The BMW 3 series 1999 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`760 | 1`820 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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