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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI, Facelift 2015) 340i (326 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI, Facelift 2015) 340i (326 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46) 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI, Facelift 2015)
Engine / modification: 318i (118 Hp) Automatic 340i (326 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 2015 year
Production end: 2001 year 2018 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.7 l/100 km 10.4-10.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 6.1-5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.7-7.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 60 l
Emission standard: EURO VI
CO2 emissions: 179-172 g/km
Power: 118 hp 326 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5500-6500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 202 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.2 sec 5.2 sec
Torque: 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 450 Nm @ 1380-5000 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B19
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1895 cm3 2998 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 11
Piston Stroke: 83.5 mm 94.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 82 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4471 mm 4633 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1811 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1429 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2810 mm
Front track: 1481 mm 1531 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1488 mm 1572 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 480 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1785 kg 2090 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1285 kg 1530 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 225/50 R17 94W
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17