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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 315 (75 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 315 (75 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 323i (170 Hp) 315 (75 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 1982 year
Production end: 2001 year 1983 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.7 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 6.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Power: 170 hp 75 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 231 km/h 160 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.0 sec 14.0 sec
Torque: 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 1573 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5
Piston Stroke: 75 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 4
Length: 4471 mm 4321 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1641 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1379 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1481 mm 1410 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1488 mm 1420 mm
Ride height(clearance): 125 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 425 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1870 kg 1540 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1370 kg 1100 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 195/65R15
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15