Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 318i (129 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325 ti (192 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (129 Hp) | 325 ti (192 Hp) | 325i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2001 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2005 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 63 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 192 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 208 km/h | 235 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 7.1 sec | 8.8 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N46B20 | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 4.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4262 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1751 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1408 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1474 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1483 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 310 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1125 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1840 kg | 1905 kg | 1750 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1325 kg | 1405 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 | R14 |