Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 320d (150 Hp) | 318i (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 221 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 12.5 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M47D20 | M43B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.3 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 230 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1915 kg | 1770 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1415 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 |