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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E36) 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009)
Engine / modification: 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Production start: 1991 year 2009 year
Production end: 1996 year 2012 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.7 l/100 km 11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.4 l/100 km 6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.9 l/100 km 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 194 g/km
Power: 140 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 6100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 207 km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.6 sec 8.1 sec
Torque: 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm.
Model Engine: N53B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 12
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6
Length: 4433 mm 4527 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1817 mm
Width with mirrors folded: 1989 mm
Height: 1393 mm 1418 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1418 mm 1506 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1535 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1385 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1700 kg 2200 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1240 kg 1660 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.8 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 185/65 R15 225/45 R17 91W
Wheel rims size: R15 8J x 17