Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Compact (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (192 Hp) Automatic | 320 Ci (150 Hp) | 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1999 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2001 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 150 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h | 218 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 9.9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | M52B20 | M44B19 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 1895 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.4 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 66 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4488 mm | 4210 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1757 mm | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1369 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm | 1471 mm | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1478 mm | 1425 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 440 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1910 kg | 1900 kg | 1660 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1410 kg | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 | R15 |