BMW 3 series 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 118 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 1999 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1999 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1999 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1999 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1999 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW Z3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1999 is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series 1999 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 1999 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 1999 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 1999 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`785 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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