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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 tds (90 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 tds (90 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E36) 3 Series Convertible (E93)
Engine / modification: 318 tds (90 Hp) 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1995 year 2007 year
Production end: 2000 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 8.8 l/100 km 11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.2 l/100 km 7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.5 l/100 km 9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 61 l
Power: 90 hp 230 hp
Max power in: 4400 rpm. 6500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 182 km/h 210 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 14.4 sec 7.7 sec
Torque: 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
Model Engine: M41D17 N52B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1665 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 7.5 l 8.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC, Double-VANOS
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 22 10.7
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4433 mm 4588 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1782 mm
Height: 1393 mm 1384 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1418 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1513 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 210 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 350 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1810 kg 2150 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1340 kg 1750 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 185/65 R15 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Wheel rims size: R15 Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18