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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 320i (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 320i (150 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E36) 3 Series (E21)
Engine / modification: 320i (150 Hp) 315 (75 Hp)
Production start: 1994 year 1981 year
Production end: 1999 year 1984 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.5 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7 l/100 km 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 58 l
Power: 150 hp 75 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 214 km/h 154 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 14.8 sec
Torque: 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B20 M10
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1991 cm3 1573 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 11 9.1
Piston Stroke: 66 mm 71 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 4
Length: 4433 mm 4355 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1610 mm
Height: 1366 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2536 mm
Front track: 1408 mm 1366 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1421 mm 1373 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l 404 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1745 kg 1440 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1285 kg 1010 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.4 m
Tire size: 205/60 R15 165/80 R13
Wheel rims size: R15 R13