Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 318i (105 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Ci (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (306 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E30) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (105 Hp) | 320 Ci (170 Hp) | 335i (306 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 2003 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 2006 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.4 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 105 hp | 170 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 184 km/h | 226 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 8.3 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10B18 | M54B22TU | N54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1766 cm3 | 2171 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 8.4 l | 8.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.8 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4488 mm | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1757 mm | 1982 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | ||
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1369 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1407 mm | 1471 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1483 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 138 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 410 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1460 kg | 1895 kg | 2165 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1000 kg | 1395 kg | 1810 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 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 | 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5J x 14 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |