Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (99 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 335i (306 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 318i (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 325i (192 Hp) Automatic & Opel Kadett E Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | Opel |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series | Kadett |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | Kadett E Caravan |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (99 Hp) Automatic | 335i (306 Hp) Automatic | 318i (143 Hp) | 325i (192 Hp) Automatic | 1.2 (55 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1990 year | 2009 year | 2009 year | 1993 year | 1984 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2010 year | 2012 year | 1995 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Combi | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 13.2 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||||
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 63 l | 63 l | 62 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |||
| CO2 emissions: | 223 g/km | 147 g/km | |||
| Power: | 99 hp | 306 hp | 143 hp | 192 hp | 55 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 189 km/h | 250 km/h | 210 km/h | 225 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.0 sec | 5.9 sec | 9.5 sec | 9.0 sec | 17.5 sec |
| Torque: | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300-5000 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 84 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N54B30 | N43B20 | M50B25 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.3 l | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | 8.4 l | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-Turbo | ||||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | OHV | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1 | 10.2 | 12 | 10.5 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 89.6 mm | 90 mm | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4527 mm | 4527 mm | 4435 mm | 4228 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1817 mm | 1817 mm | 1710 mm | 1666 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1989 mm | 1989 mm | |||
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1418 mm | 1418 mm | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2760 mm | 2760 mm | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1500 mm | 1506 mm | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1529 mm | 1535 mm | 1420 mm | 1406 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | 141 mm | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 450 l | 460 l | 230 l | 565 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1375 l | 1385 l | 1800 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring | Independent, spring | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1665 kg | 2170 kg | 1970 kg | 1850 kg | 1420 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 kg | 1630 kg | 1430 kg | 890 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | 11.0 m | 10.5 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1250 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 695 kg | |||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 91Y | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/60 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8J x 17 | 7 J x 16 | R15 |