Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) | 3 Series Coupe (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | 318 is (140 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.3 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B20 | M42B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4450 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1366 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1408 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1421 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 312 l | 405 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 1700 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 kg | 1240 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 HR14 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 14 | R15 |