Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i ×
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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification325i325i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20011990
Production to (year)20051995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)240233
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.28
City consumption (l/100km)12.811.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.96.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.18.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)192192
Max. torque (Nm)245245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,900
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)7575
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6365
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4704,433
Width (mm)1,7401,698
Height (mm)1,4201,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3951,330
Gross weight (kg)1,9101,790
Minimum boot space (l)410435
Front track (mm)1,4801,408
Rear track (mm)1,4951,421
Ride height (mm)-130



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