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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 323i (150 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 323i (150 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E30) 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 323i (150 Hp) Automatic 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1983 year 2001 year
Production end: 1986 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.9 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Power: 150 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 204 km/h 211 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.0 sec 10.2 sec
Torque: 205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2316 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l
Coolant: 7.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Length: 4321 mm 4262 mm
Width: 1641 mm 1751 mm
Height: 1379 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1474 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1420 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 125 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 425 l 310 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1570 kg 1800 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1130 kg 1375 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 195/60 R14 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R14 7J x 16