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BMW 3 Series 1999 vs BMW 3 Series 2005

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67/100 Relative score in this comparison

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Relative score in this comparison /100 67 56
Price & ownership
Price range
Used market price
Engine
Fuel type Petrol Petrol
Displacement 3.0 L 2.5 L
Cylinders 6 6
Power 231 hp 218 hp
Torque 300 Nm 250 Nm
Battery capacity
Electric range
Performance
0–100 km/h 6.5 s 7.0 s
Top speed 250 km/h 245 km/h
Transmission Automatic · 5 Automatic · 6
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 11.0 km/L 11.9 km/L
Tank capacity 63 L 61 L
Dimensions
Length 4,471 mm 4,520 mm
Width 1,739 mm 1,817 mm
Height 1,415 mm 1,421 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm 2,760 mm
Boot capacity 460 L 460 L
Weight 1,505 kg 1,505 kg
Ground clearance
Seats 5 5
Doors 4 4
Safety
Airbags 6
NCAP rating
ADAS systems 0 0
Features
Key features
  • E46 generation (1999–2005 in KSA)
  • Sold as 320i / 325i / 330i; specs shown for the 330i 3.0L inline-six (231 hp)
  • 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
  • Regarded as one of the best-handling 3 Series ever built
  • E90 generation (2005–2011 in KSA)
  • Volume KSA variant: 325i 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-six (218 hp); 330i also popular
  • 6-speed automatic
  • Last 3 Series generation with naturally aspirated sixes
Warranty
Warranty

FAQs about this comparison

Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BMW 3 Series 2005 costs roughly 3,916 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,236 SAR for BMW 3 Series 1999 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

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