Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (129 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Coupe (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 325e (129 Hp) Automatic | 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic | 325i (171 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1996 year | 1982 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1999 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 62 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 140 hp | 171 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km/h | 207 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 11.0 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M44B19 | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2693 cm3 | 1895 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 75 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4433 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1710 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1366 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1408 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1421 mm | 1415 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | 145 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 405 l | 404 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1700 kg | 1585 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1140 kg | 1300 kg | 1125 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 205/60 R15 | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R15 | 5.5J x 14 |