Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification316i Automatic318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20011994
Production to (year)20051999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200194
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.912.5
City consumption (l/100km)10.911.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.46.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)88.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)116115
Max. torque (Nm)175168
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,796
Compression ratio10.59.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8181
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
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 brakesDiscDisc
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)1,3201,370
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,770
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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