BMW 3 series 1992 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 1992 and BMW 3 series 2003 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1992 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1992 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1992 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 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 km | 440'000 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 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 2003 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 1992 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1992 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 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 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`805 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1992 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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