Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 318i (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) ActiveHybrid 3 (340 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 316i (116 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E36) | 3 Series Sedan (F30) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (115 Hp) | ActiveHybrid 3 (340 Hp) Steptronic | 316i (116 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2012 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2015 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 57 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| Power: | 115 hp | 306 hp | 116 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 197 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec | 5.3 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B18 | N55B30 | N42B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.5 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 9.3 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC, VALVETRONIC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Electric motor power: | 55 | ||
| Electric motor Torque: | 210 Nm | ||
| Battery capacity: | 0.675 kWh | ||
| System power: | 340 Hp hp/ rpm. | ||
| System torque: | 450 Nm Nm/ rpm. | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 8 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4624 mm | 4490 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1811 mm | 1755 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2031 mm | ||
| Height: | 1391 mm | 1429 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2810 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1531 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1572 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 776 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1038 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 390 l | 410 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1320 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Trailing | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1780 kg | 2185 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 kg | 1655 kg | 1310 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | ||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 225/50 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 |