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Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 3 Series Compact (E36)
Engine / modification: 320 td (150 Hp) 316i (102 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 1993 year
Production end: 2005 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 3 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.6 l/100 km 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.4 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.5 l/100 km 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Power: 150 hp 102 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 222 km/h 188 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.7 sec 12.3 sec
Torque: 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B16
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1995 cm3 1596 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l
Coolant: 6.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 17 9.7
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4262 mm 4210 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1408 mm 1393 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1474 mm 1420 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1425 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 310 l 300 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1895 kg 1635 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1470 kg 1175 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