BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 192 HP170 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2003 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.0
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway910 km on highway
670 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4Used also on BMW 5 sērija
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 m4.49 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.37 m1.37 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2003 and BMW 3 series 1999 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres410 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9201`870
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below 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 (€): 44003800
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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