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Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) & Volkswagen Sharan I 2.8i VR6 GL (174 Hp)


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BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp)
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Volkswagen Sharan I 2.8i VR6 GL (174 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Volkswagen
Model: M3 Sharan
Generation: M3 (E36) Sharan I
Engine / modification: 3.0 (240 Hp) 2.8i VR6 GL (174 Hp)
Production start: 1994 year 1995 year
Production end: 1996 year 2000 year
Coupe type: Sedan Minivan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 7
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 75 l
Power: 240 hp 174 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 199 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.8 sec
Torque: 305 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B30US AAA, AMY
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2990 cm3 2792 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.75 l 8.2 l
Fuel System: Multi-point indirect injection Multi-point injection
Maximum engine speed: 6500 rpm.
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC, VANOS OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 10
Piston Stroke: 85.8 mm 90.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4432 mm 4617 mm
Width: 1699 mm 1810 mm
Height: 1364 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase: 2710 mm 2835 mm
Front track: 1422 mm 1502 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1438 mm 1497 mm
Front overhang: 747 mm
Rear overhang: 986 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 256 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 2610 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2460 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1835 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 235/40 R17 205/60 R15 H
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17 R15