Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 315 (75 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 328i (230 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 315 (75 Hp) | 318 (98 Hp) | 328i (230 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 1975 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1983 year | 1980 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 58 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 75 hp | 98 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h | 165 km/h | 210 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 14.0 sec | 11.9 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M10 | N52B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1573 cm3 | 1800 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double-VANOS | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4355 mm | 4588 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1610 mm | 1782 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1380 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2563 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1366 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1373 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 404 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 2120 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 kg | 1020 kg | 1720 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18 |