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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 320i (184 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 320i (184 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (F30) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 320i (184 Hp) 318i (143 Hp)
Production start: 2012 year 2001 year
Production end: 2015 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 8.2-8.4 l/100 km 10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.9-5.0 l/100 km 5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.1-6.3 l/100 km 7.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 60 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 144-147 g/km
Power: 184 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 235 km/h 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.3 sec 9.3 sec
Torque: 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Model Engine: N20B20 N42B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1997 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.0 l 4.25 l
Coolant: 6.7-9.1 l 7.5 l
Fuel System: Direct injection 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: 11 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90.1 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4624 mm 4470 mm
Width: 1811 mm 1740 mm
Height: 1429 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase: 2810 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1543 mm 1480 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1583 mm 1495 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 480 l 410 l
Front suspension: Independent, spring The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Helical spring
Max weight: 1950 kg 1820 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1400 kg 1320 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: 695 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 205/55 R16
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 7J x 16