BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 2000) 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: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2000, but torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 9.9 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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2000, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | 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 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2000 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 2000 3.0 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 2000 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`930 | |
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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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