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Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 318d (150 Hp) MHEV Steptronic


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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022)
Engine / modification: 318i (143 Hp) Automatic 318d (150 Hp) MHEV Steptronic
Production start: 2001 year 2022 year
Production end: 2005 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.25
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 40 l
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): 4.8-5.5 l/100 km
Emission standard: Euro 6d
Power: 143 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 206 km/h 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.1 sec 8.3 sec
CO2 emissions (WLTP): 127-145 g/km
Torque: 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 320 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1995 cm3 1998 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 7.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 16.5
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Electric motor power: 11
Battery voltage: 48 V
Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 8 Steptronic
Length: 4488 mm 4713 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1827 mm
Height: 1369 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2851 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1573 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1568 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l 480 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Helical spring Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 1810 kg 2125 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1385 kg 1555 kg
ABS: 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): 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/55 R16 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16 7.5J x 17