Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (192 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 323 ti (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Compact (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (192 Hp) | 323 ti (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25TU | M52B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4210 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1700 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 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: | McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1920 kg | 1715 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 kg | 1255 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |