BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series 2003) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 3 series 2001) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X3 | 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 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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 2003 and BMW 3 series 2001 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`810 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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