Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i (193 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i (102 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (116 Hp) | 328i (193 Hp) | 316i (102 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1995 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1999 year | 1988 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 116 hp | 193 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h | 236 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec | 7.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | M10B18 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 2793 cm3 | 1596 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4433 mm | 4321 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1698 mm | 1641 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1393 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1484 mm | 1408 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1493 mm | 1421 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 435 l | 371 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1800 kg | 1780 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 kg | 1395 kg | 1350 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | R15 | R14 |