Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Touring (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (105 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 318i (115 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 2000 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2003 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.0 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.0 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 63 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 105 hp | 231 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 197 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 11.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | M54B30 | M43B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1766 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4488 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1757 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1369 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1471 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1483 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 440 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1320 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1780 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1280 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: | 225/45 R17 | 185/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 |