BMW 3 series 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2000
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 193 HP231 HP
Torque: 280 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds7 seconds
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 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.09.6
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km10.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1999 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1999 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway900 km on highway
550 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3Installed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.47 m
Width: 1.76 m1.74 m
Height: 1.37 m1.42 m
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 litres440 litres
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 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9301`965
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 28002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    BMW 3 sērija has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • lower fuel consumption
    • longer expected engine lifespan
    • roomier boot
    • lower price
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