Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) Automatic & Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 2.0 E (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Opel | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Senator | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | Senator A (facelift 1982) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 tds (143 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 E (115 Hp) | 318i (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1983 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1984 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.39 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 75 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 143 hp | 115 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 211 km/h | 180 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.0 sec | 12.6 sec | 11.1 sec |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 160 Nm/4200 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | N42B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2498 cm3 | 1979 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4839 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1722 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1415 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2683 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1447 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1472 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 300 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 715 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 1885 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1425 kg | 1335 kg | 1385 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): | 10.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 |