BMW 3 series 1992 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
BMW 3 series
1992 - 1999
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 192 HP170 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds9 seconds
BMW 3 series 1992 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, the torque is the same for both cars.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.310.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100km10.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1992 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1992 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1992 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
590 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km420'000 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 1992 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed also on BMW 5 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.49 m
Width: 1.71 m1.76 m
Height: 1.37 m1.37 m
BMW 3 series 1992 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1992 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 litres410 litres
BMW 3 series 1992 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1992 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 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8051`910
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 34002600
Rating in user reviews: 7.1/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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