Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318i (113 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (192 Hp) | 318i (113 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1990 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 68 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 113 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 11.5 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 162 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | M40B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 435 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1665 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1615 kg | 1205 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |