Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp) & Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 316d (116 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Opel | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Senator | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | Senator A (facelift 1982) | 3 Series Sedan (F30) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) | 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) | 316d (116 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1982 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1986 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 3.8-3.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.39 | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 75 l | 57 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 116-117 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 180 hp | 116 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 210 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8 sec | 9 sec | 11.2 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 248 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | N47D20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2969 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 7-7.7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.4 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 8 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4839 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1722 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1366 mm | 1415 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2683 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1447 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1472 mm | 1583 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 480 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 715 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1770 kg | 1935 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1370 kg | 1430 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg | 745 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 195/70 R14 | 205/60 R16; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R14 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |