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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E36) 3 Series Compact (E36)
Engine / modification: 318 is (140 Hp) 316i (102 Hp)
Production start: 1991 year 1993 year
Production end: 1996 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Coupe Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11 l/100 km 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.5 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 55 l
Power: 140 hp 102 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 213 km/h 188 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.2 sec 12.3 sec
Torque: 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M42B18 M43B16
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 1596 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5 l 4 l
Coolant: 6.5 l 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10 9.7
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4433 mm 4210 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1366 mm 1393 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1408 mm 1420 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1421 mm 1425 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l 300 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1700 kg 1635 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1240 kg 1175 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/60 R15 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R15 R15