BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1998, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 1998. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 2001 is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series 2001 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 1998, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2001 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 1998 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2001 has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1998. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 2001 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`915 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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