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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 318i (156 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 318i (156 Hp) Steptronic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Engine / modification: 318i (156 Hp) Steptronic 320i (150 Hp)
Production start: 2022 year 1998 year
Production end: 2001 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.25
Fuel tank volume: 59 l 63 l
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): 6.4-7.2 l/100 km
Emission standard: Euro 6d
Power: 156 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 4500-6500 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 223 km/h 219 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.6 sec 9.9 sec
CO2 emissions (WLTP): 145-162 g/km
Torque: 250 Nm @ 1300-4300 rpm. 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1998 cm3 1991 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.25 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: VALVETRONIC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11 11
Piston Stroke: 94.6 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4713 mm 4471 mm
Width: 1827 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2851 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1573 mm 1481 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1488 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 480 l 440 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer Helical spring
Max weight: 2055 kg 1865 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1500 kg 1365 kg
ABS: 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): 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1300 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/50 R17 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17 R15