Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325 Xi (171 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325 Xi (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Sedan (E90) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | 325 Xi (171 Hp) | 325 Xi (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1986 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1987 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 171 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 242 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 7.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | N52B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 11 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 78.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4490 mm | 4520 mm | |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1817 mm | |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1421 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1500 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1513 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 460 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 2060 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1545 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 W | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R16 |