Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Xi (192 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 324 td (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (192 Hp) | 318 is (140 Hp) | 324 td (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1991 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1996 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 140 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 213 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 10.2 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | M42B18 | M21D24 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 2443 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5 l | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4433 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1710 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1366 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1408 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1421 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 405 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1125 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1700 kg | 1780 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1240 kg | 1300 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 | R14 |