2003 BMW 320 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320. 2003 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1375 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |