Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic & Opel Meriva A 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) ECOTEC & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 324 td (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Opel | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Meriva | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | Meriva A | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (102 Hp) Automatic | 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) ECOTEC | 324 td (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2002 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Minivan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 53 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 102 hp | 100 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h | 178 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 11.9 sec |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B16 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 2443 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 10 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4042 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1694 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1366 mm | 1624 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1449 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1464 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 350 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1410 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1695 kg | 1830 kg | 1720 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 kg | 1375 kg | 1260 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R15 | R14 |