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Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Citroen XM (Y3) 2.0 i TCT (145 Hp)


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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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Citroen XM (Y3) 2.0 i TCT (145 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Citroen
Model: M3 XM
Generation: M3 Convertible (E36) XM (Y3)
Engine / modification: 3.2 (321 Hp) 2.0 i TCT (145 Hp)
Production start: 1995 year 1992 year
Production end: 1999 year 1994 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 5
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.0 l/100 km 12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.7 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.1 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 80 l
Power: 321 hp 145 hp
Max power in: 7400 rpm. 4400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 212 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.6 sec 9.8 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 226 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 3201 cm3 1998 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 11.3 8.5
Piston Stroke: 91 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86.4 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4433 mm 4710 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1795 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1385 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2850 mm
Front track: 1422 mm 1520 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1444 mm 1450 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 230 l 540 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension: Helical spring Hydro-pneumatic element
Max weight: 1980 kg 1950 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1560 kg 1400 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size: R17