Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series (E21) 320 (122 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Compact (E36) | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic | 316i (102 Hp) Automatic | 320 (122 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1993 year | 1977 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1999 year | 1982 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 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) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 102 hp | 122 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 6000 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. | 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B22 | M20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2171 cm3 | 1596 cm3 | 1990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 9.7 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Length: | 4490 mm | 4210 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2563 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1420 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1425 mm | 1373 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 300 l | 404 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1390 kg | 1175 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | 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 |