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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series (E21) 320 (122 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46) 3 Series (E21)
Engine / modification: 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic 320 (122 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2001 year 1977 year
Production end: 2003 year 1982 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 58 l
Power: 143 hp 122 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 214 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.2 sec
Torque: 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B20 M20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1995 cm3 1990 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 3
Length: 4490 mm 4355 mm
Width: 1755 mm 1610 mm
Height: 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2563 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1366 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1373 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 404 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1810 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1310 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16