BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1995 engine produces 38 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 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series 1995 consumes 0.1 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 1995 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 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 km | 460'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
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 1995 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1995 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 1995 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1995 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`780 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1995 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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