Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 316 (90 Hp) | 318 (98 Hp) | 320 Ci (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1975 year | 1975 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 1980 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 58 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 98 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | ||
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h | 165 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 11.9 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | ||
| Model Engine: | M10 | M10 | M54B22 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1573 cm3 | 1800 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 4.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1 | 10.8 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm | 72 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4355 mm | 4490 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1610 mm | 1755 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2563 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1366 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1373 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 404 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1890 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 kg | 1020 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 |