Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (F31 LCI, Facelift 2015) 340i (326 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 320i (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (F31 LCI, Facelift 2015) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | 3 Series Touring (F31) |
| Engine / modification: | 340i (326 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 318i (115 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2015 year | 1994 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2019 year | 1999 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.1-9.6 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km | 8.7-8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1-5.8 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | 5.1-5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6-7.2 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | 6.4-6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 62 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 176-168 g/km | 149-152 g/km | |
| Power: | 326 hp | 115 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500-6500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 194 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.0 sec | 12.5 sec | 7.5 sec |
| Torque: | 450 Nm @ 1380-5000 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B18 | N20B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2998 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4 l | 5.0 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 6.7-9.1 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.7 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.6 mm | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4633 mm | 4435 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1350 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1531 mm | 1410 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm | 1420 mm | 1583 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 110 mm | 140 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 495 l | 230 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2230 kg | 1770 kg | 2015 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1680 kg | 1370 kg | 1465 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 695 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R17 98W | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R16 92V; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | R15 | 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 |