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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 318i (113 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 318i (113 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine / modification: 316i (116 Hp) 318i (113 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 1987 year
Production end: 2005 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.9 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.5 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.1 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.36
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Power: 116 hp 113 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 206 km/h 188 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.9 sec 10.8 sec
Torque: 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 162 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B18 M40B18
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 1795 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 4 l
Coolant: 7.5 l 6 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 8.8
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 81 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4470 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1740 mm 1645 mm
Height: 1420 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1480 mm 1407 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1495 mm 1415 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 425 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1820 kg 1525 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1320 kg 1065 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 500 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15 5.5J x 14