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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td (115 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E30) 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 318i (105 Hp) Automatic 318 td (115 Hp)
Production start: 1982 year 2004 year
Production end: 1986 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Coupe Hatchback
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.8 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Power: 105 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 179 km/h 202 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 13.1 sec 10.5 sec
Torque: 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
Model Engine: M10B18
Engine position: Rear, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1766 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10 17
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4325 mm 4262 mm
Width: 1645 mm 1751 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1407 mm 1474 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1415 mm 1483 mm
Front overhang: 761 mm
Rear overhang: 994 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l 310 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Front suspension: McPherson Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1480 kg 1895 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1020 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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 5J x 14 6.5J x 16