BMW 3 series 1999 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: | 170 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1999 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1999 consumes 0.5 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 1999 could require 75 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 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 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: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 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: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 1999 and BMW 3 series 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1999 has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2003, so BMW 3 series 2003 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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