Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i (193 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318 Ci (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (193 Hp) Automatic | 318 Ci (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | N46B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4435 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1350 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 230 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1830 kg | 1820 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1505 kg | 1320 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 |