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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Ci (170Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Ci (170Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 320 Ci (170Hp) Automatic 316i (100 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 1987 year
Production end: 2005 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.1 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.4 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 226 g/km
Power: 170 hp 100 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 223 km/h 182 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.4 sec 12.1 sec
Torque: 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B22TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2171 cm3 1596 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.8 9.1
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
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4488 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1645 mm
Width including mirrors: 1947 mm
Height: 1369 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1405 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1415 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 425 l
Front suspension: McPherson Helical spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1930 kg 1540 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg 1080 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/55 R16 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16 R14