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Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Touring (E36) 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010)
Engine / modification: 318i (115 Hp) Automatic 330i (272 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1993 year 2010 year
Production end: 1999 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Combi Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 5 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.2 l/100 km 11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.3 l/100 km 6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.1 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 190 g/km
Power: 115 hp 272 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 6700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 197 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.7 sec 6.7 sec
Torque: 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B18 N53B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 6.5 l 8.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 12
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6
Length: 4433 mm 4612 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1782 mm
Height: 1391 mm 1384 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1513 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm 138 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 370 l 210 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1320 l 350 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1780 kg 2150 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1280 kg 1720 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 185/65 R15 225/45 R17 91Y
Wheel rims size: R15 8J x 17