Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 ti (140 Hp) | 330d (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 140 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M44B19 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 90 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 | 6 |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1434 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 | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1660 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8J x 17 |