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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i (193 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i (193 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E36) 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification: 328i (193 Hp) Automatic 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT
Production start: 1995 year 2003 year
Production end: 1999 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Coupe Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Power: 193 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5300 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 236 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.3 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B28 M54B30TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2793 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 10.5 l 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 10.2
Piston Stroke: 84 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4433 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1757 mm
Width including mirrors: 1957 mm
Height: 1366 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1408 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1421 mm 1483 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l 410 l
Front suspension: Wishbone McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1780 kg 1965 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1395 kg 1465 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x R15 8J x 17