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Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Compact (E36) 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008)
Engine / modification: 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1996 year 2008 year
Production end: 1999 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.3 l/100 km 11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.9 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.9 l/100 km 9.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 61 l
Power: 140 hp 230 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 6500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 209 km/h 210 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 7.3 sec
Torque: 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
Model Engine: M44B19 N52B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1895 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC, Valvetronic
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 10.7
Piston Stroke: 83.5 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6 Steptronic
Length: 4210 mm 4541 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1817 mm
Width including mirrors: 1989 mm
Height: 1390 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1420 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1425 mm 1529 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1660 kg 2035 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1200 kg 1555 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 205/60 R15 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R15 Front wheel rims: 8J x 17