BMW 3 series 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1999 engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 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 2001 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 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 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 2001 3.0 engine | |||
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`895 | 1`930 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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