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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E36) 3 Series Convertible (E46)
Engine / modification: 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1996 year 2000 year
Production end: 1999 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Coupe Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.0 l/100 km 14.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.5 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km 10.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 63 l
CO2 emissions: 244 g/km
Power: 140 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 207 km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.0 sec 7.5 sec
Torque: 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M44B19 M54B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1895 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 6.5 l 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 10.2
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Length: 4433 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1757 mm
Height: 1366 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1408 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1421 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l 260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1700 kg 1680 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1300 kg 1645 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R15 8J x 17