Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 ti (143 Hp) | 325 td (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 143 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 12 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1800 kg | 1795 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1410 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |