Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) & BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | M3 |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E46) | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.8 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 343 hp | 215 hp |
| Max power in: | 7900 rpm. | 6750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S54B32 | S14B23 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3246 cm3 | 2302 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4492 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2731 mm | 2565 mm |
| Front track: | 1508 mm | 1414 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1435 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 kg | 1200 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): | 11.0 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 | 205/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 | R15 |