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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 318d (143 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 318d (143 Hp) Steptronic
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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (F30) 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 318d (143 Hp) Steptronic 316i (116 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2012 year 2001 year
Production end: 2015 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 5.4 l/100 km 10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 3.9 l/100 km 6.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 4.4-4.5 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.26
Fuel tank volume: 57 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 117-118 g/km
Power: 143 hp 116 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 212 km/h 196 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.2 sec 11.9 sec
Torque: 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Model Engine: N47D20 N42B18
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1995 cm3 1796 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.2 l 4.25 l
Coolant: 7-7.7 l 7.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 16.5 10.5
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): 8 Steptronic 5
Length: 4624 mm 4262 mm
Width: 1811 mm 1751 mm
Height: 1429 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase: 2810 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1543 mm 1484 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1583 mm 1493 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 480 l 310 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Front suspension: Independent, spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Helical spring
Max weight: 1980 kg 1800 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg 1300 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 745 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 6.5J x 15