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Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) & Kia Rio II Hatchback (JB) 1.4 i 16V (97 Hp)


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BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Kia
Model: M3 Rio
Generation: M3 Convertible (E46) Rio II Hatchback (JB)
Engine / modification: 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 1.4 i 16V (97 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 2005 year
Production end: 2006 year 2009 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 5
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.9 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8 l/100 km 5.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.1 l/100 km 6.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 45 l
Power: 343 hp 97 hp
Max power in: 7900 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 176 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec 12.3 sec
Torque: 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 125 Nm @ 4700 rpm.
Model Engine: S54B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 3246 cm3 1399 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11.5 10
Piston Stroke: 91 mm 78.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87 mm 75.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4492 mm 3990 mm
Width: 1780 mm 1695 mm
Height: 1363 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase: 2731 mm 2500 mm
Front track: 1508 mm 1470 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1525 mm 1460 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring Torsion
Max weight: 2100 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1655 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 9.8 m
Tire size: 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18; 9J x 18 5J X 14