BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2003

 
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP143 HP
Torque: 200 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 and BMW 3 series 2003 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.27.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km8.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2001 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 2001 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1100 km on highway
750 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years6 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.49 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.37 m1.37 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2001 and BMW 3 series 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres410 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`820
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 36004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • higher safety
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