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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic & Citroen C3 III 1.6 BlueHDi (75 Hp) 83g start/stop


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW Citroen
Model: 3 Series C3
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46) C3 III
Engine / modification: 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic 1.6 BlueHDi (75 Hp) 83g start/stop
Production start: 2001 year 2016 year
Production end: 2003 year
Coupe type: Coupe Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.3 l/100 km 3.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.3 l/100 km 2.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.1 l/100 km 3.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 42 l
AdBlue tank: 17 l
Emission standard: EURO VI
CO2 emissions: 83 g/km
Power: 143 hp 75 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 3500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 214 km/h 174 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.2 sec 15.1 sec
Torque: 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 233 Nm/1750 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 1995 cm3 1560 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 88.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 75 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4490 mm 3996 mm
Width: 1755 mm 1749 mm
Width with mirrors folded: 1829 mm
Width including mirrors: 2007 mm
Height: 1370 mm 1474-1490 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2539 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1471-1483 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1471-1480 mm
Front overhang: 809 mm
Rear overhang: 648 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 300 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 922 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 1810 kg 1620 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1310 kg 1090 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 70 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7-10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 450 kg
Permitted towbar download: 32 kg
Tire size: 205/55 R16 185/65 R15; 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16 R15