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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 316i (89 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 316i (89 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E30) 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Engine / modification: 316i (89 Hp) Automatic 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1982 year 2000 year
Production end: 1986 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Coupe Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.3 l/100 km 14.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 7.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Power: 89 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 171 km/h 247 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 14.2 sec 7.0 sec
Torque: 140 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M10B18 M54B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1766 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 6 l 8.4 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.5 10.2
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Length: 4325 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1645 mm 1757 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1407 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1415 mm 1483 mm
Front overhang: 761 mm
Rear overhang: 994 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l 440 l
Front suspension: McPherson Wishbone
Rear suspension: Wishbone Helical spring
Max weight: 1460 kg 1900 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1010 kg 1400 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 500 kg
Tire size: 175/70 R14 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 5J x 14 8J x 17