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Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)


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BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: M3 M3
Generation: M3 (E36) M3 Coupe (E36)
Engine / modification: 3.2 (321 Hp) 3.0i (286 Hp)
Production start: 1995 year 1992 year
Production end: 1998 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 65 l
Emission standard: Euro 2
Power: 321 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 7400 rpm. 7000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec 6 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B32 S50B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3201 cm3 2990 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 7 l
Coolant: 10.75 l 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point indirect injection Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC, Double-VANOS DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11.3 10.8
Piston Stroke: 91 mm 85.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86.4 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4433 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1696 mm 1710 mm
Height: 1365 mm 1335 mm
Wheelbase: 2710 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1422 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1438 mm 1444 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1950 kg 1930 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1460 kg 1460 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 235/40 R17
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 R17