Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318i (115 Hp) & Chevrolet Omega Suprema 3.0 i (165 Hp) & Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | Omega | Corvette |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | Omega Suprema | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (115 Hp) | 3.0 i (165 Hp) | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1992 year | 1980 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1998 year | 1982 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 70 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 115 hp | 165 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h | 210 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 10 sec | |
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B18 | L82 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 2969 cm3 | 5735 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 4.7 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 20 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 69.8 mm | 88.39 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4768 mm | 4704 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1760 mm | 1753 mm |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1454 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2730 mm | 2489 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1462 mm | 1491 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1476 mm | 1511 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 109 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 540 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1850 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1665 kg | 2110 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 kg | 1497 kg | 1596 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 V | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 |