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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46) 3 Series Compact (E36)
Engine / modification: 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic 316i (102 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2001 year 1993 year
Production end: 2003 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Coupe Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.3 l/100 km 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.4 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Power: 170 hp 102 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 223 km/h 188 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.4 sec 12.3 sec
Torque: 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B22
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2171 cm3 1596 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.8 9.7
Piston Stroke: 72 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Length: 4490 mm 4210 mm
Width: 1755 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1370 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1420 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1425 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 300 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1890 kg 1635 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1390 kg 1175 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/55 R16 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16 R15