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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 320d (177 Hp) xDrive Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 320d (177 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46) 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009)
Engine / modification: 318i (118 Hp) Automatic 320d (177 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Production start: 1998 year 2009 year
Production end: 2001 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.7 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 4.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 61 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 156 g/km
Power: 118 hp 177 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 202 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.2 sec 8.3 sec
Torque: 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 350 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B19 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1895 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 6 l 7.9 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 16
Piston Stroke: 83.5 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6
Length: 4471 mm 4531 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1817 mm
Width including mirrors: 1989 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1481 mm 1506 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1488 mm 1535 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 460 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1785 kg 2060 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1285 kg 1540 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): 11.8 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 745 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 205/55 R16 91V
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16