Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 325i (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (170 Hp) Automatic | 318 ti (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 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 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4450 mm | 4262 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 312 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1735 kg | 1800 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1355 kg | 1375 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 VR15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 15 | 7J x 16 |