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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E36) 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008)
Engine / modification: 325 tds (143 Hp) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1993 year 2008 year
Production end: 1999 year 2009 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
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 Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 143 hp 272 hp
Max power in: 4800 rpm. 6700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 214 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.4 sec 6.3 sec
Torque: 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 N53B30O0
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC, Double-VANOS
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 22 12
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): 5 6 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4433 mm 4531 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1817 mm
Width including mirrors: 1989 mm
Height: 1393 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1418 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1529 mm
Ride height(clearance): 130 mm
Front overhang: 757 mm
Rear overhang: 1014 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1810 kg 2015 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1425 kg 1495 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Wheel rims size: R15 Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18