Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 318 is (136 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 320Ci (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | 318 is (136 Hp) | 320Ci (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1989 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1991 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 55 l | 63 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 236 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 136 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 202 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 172 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | M54B22 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4325 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1645 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | ||
| Height: | 1366 mm | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2570 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1405 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1415 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 425 l | 260 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | 1565 kg | 1995 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1125 kg | 1650 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic 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: | 720 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R14 | 7J x 16 |