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Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 330d (231 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 330d (231 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 3 Series Coupe (E92)
Engine / modification: 316i (116 Hp) Automatic 330d (231 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 2006 year
Production end: 2005 year 2008 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Coupe
Num. of Doors: 3 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.7 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.0 l/100 km 5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.6 l/100 km 6.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 61 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 116 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 196 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.9 sec 6.6 sec
Torque: 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 500 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm.
Model Engine: N42B18 M57D30TU2
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 2993 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 7.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 17
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4262 mm 4580 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1782 mm
Height: 1408 mm 1395 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1484 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1493 mm 1513 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 310 l 440 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1800 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1300 kg 1600 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 195/65 R15 225/45 R17 91W RSC
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15 8J x 17