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Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Cd (150 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Cd (150 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Compact (E36) 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification: 316i (102 Hp) Automatic 320 Cd (150 Hp)
Production start: 1993 year 2003 year
Production end: 1999 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 3 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 102 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 188 km/h 221 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.3 sec 8.8 sec
Torque: 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M47D20TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1596 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 7 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 17
Piston Stroke: 72 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4210 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1757 mm
Width including mirrors: 1947 mm
Height: 1390 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1420 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1425 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l 410 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1635 kg 1915 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1175 kg 1415 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 185/65 R15 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16