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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Cd (150 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Cd (150 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E36) 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification: 325 tds (143 Hp) 320 Cd (150 Hp)
Production start: 1993 year 2003 year
Production end: 1999 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 143 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 4800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 214 km/h 221 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.4 sec 8.8 sec
Torque: 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 M47D20TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 8.8 l 7 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Diesel Commonrail
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 17
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): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4433 mm 4488 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1757 mm
Width including mirrors: 1947 mm
Height: 1393 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1418 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 130 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 410 l
Front suspension: Wishbone McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1810 kg 1915 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1425 kg 1415 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16