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

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 325i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification325i325i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20011993
Production to (year)20051995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)240229
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.28.6
City consumption (l/100km)12.812.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.96.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.19.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)192192
Max. torque (Nm)245244
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)6362
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 discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4704,435
Width (mm)1,7401,710
Height (mm)1,4201,350
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3951,450
Gross weight (kg)1,9101,850
Minimum boot space (l)410230
Front track (mm)1,4801,410
Rear track (mm)1,4951,420
Ride height (mm)-110



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