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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 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: 320i (125 Hp) Automatic 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1982 year 2001 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: 11.6 l/100 km 9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.5 l/100 km 5.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Power: 125 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 191 km/h 214 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12 sec 9.1 sec
Torque: 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M20B20 M47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1990 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.5 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.5 l 9.3 l
Fuel System: Multi-point indirect injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.8 17
Piston Stroke: 84 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 71 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 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: Wishbone Helical spring
Max weight: 1540 kg 1895 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1080 kg 1470 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: 195/60 R14 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 5.5J x 14 7J X 16