Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td (115 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 td (115 Hp) Automatic | 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.0 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 115 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.0 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | N42B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2498 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4262 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1795 kg | 1800 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1410 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 |