Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 320i (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 320i (184 Hp) & Caterham Super Seven 1.8 i 16V (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Caterham |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Seven |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Touring (F31) | Super Seven |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (150 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) | 1.8 i 16V (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2012 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2015 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20 l/100 km | 8.7-8.8 l/100 km | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 5.1-5.2 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 6.4-6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 67 l | 60 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 149-152 g/km | ||
| Power: | 150 hp | 184 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 7500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 233 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 7.5 sec | 4.1 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. | 203 Nm/5750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B20 | N20B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 1997 cm3 | 1795 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 6.7-9.1 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | 24v | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 1.1 | 11 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 rac | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4352 mm | 4624 mm | 3380 mm |
| Width: | 1843 mm | 1811 mm | 1580 mm |
| Height: | 1568 mm | 1429 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3521 mm | 2810 mm | 2230 mm |
| Front track: | 1835 mm | 1543 mm | 1270 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1840 mm | 1583 mm | 1330 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 495 l | 75 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1200 l | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Independent, spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | Multi-link independent | Suspension De-Dion |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 2015 kg | 850 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 kg | 1465 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 15x205 | 205/60 R16 92V; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 15 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |