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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318 Ci (143 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318 Ci (143 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E30) 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification: 316 (90 Hp) Automatic 318 Ci (143 Hp)
Production start: 1983 year 2003 year
Production end: 1987 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 90 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.3 sec
Torque: 140 Nm 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Model Engine: N46B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1800 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l
Coolant: 7.5 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 6
Length: 4321 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1641 mm 1757 mm
Width including mirrors: 1947 mm
Height: 1379 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1420 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 425 l 410 l
Front suspension: McPherson
Max weight: 1540 kg 1820 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1320 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16