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Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Compact (E36) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 316i (105 Hp) Automatic 316i (100 Hp)
Production start: 1999 year 1987 year
Production end: 2000 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.0 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.1 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.9 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 55 l
Power: 105 hp 100 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 185 km/h 182 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 13.0 sec 12.1 sec
Torque: 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1895 cm3 1596 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.7 9.1
Piston Stroke: 83.5 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4210 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1645 mm
Height: 1390 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1420 mm 1405 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1425 mm 1415 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l 425 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Helical spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1635 kg 1540 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1175 kg 1080 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 185/65 R15 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size: R15 R14