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Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 316i (136 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 316i (136 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Convertible (E36) 3 Series Sedan (F30)
Engine / modification: 318i (115 Hp) 316i (136 Hp)
Production start: 1994 year 2012 year
Production end: 1999 year 2015 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.1 l/100 km 7.6-7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.4 l/100 km 4.7-4.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.2 l/100 km 5.8-5.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.27
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 60 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 134-137 g/km
Power: 115 hp 136 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4350 rpm.
Maximum speed: 194 km/h 210 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.5 sec 8.9 sec
Torque: 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 220 Nm @ 1350 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B18 N13B16
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 1598 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 4.2 l
Coolant: 6.5 l 6.7 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 10.5
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 85.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 77 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4435 mm 4624 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1811 mm
Height: 1350 mm 1429 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2810 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1543 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1420 mm 1583 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 230 l 480 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1770 kg 1935 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1370 kg 1385 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 695 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 205/60 R16 H; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19