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 Convertible (E36) 318i ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Convertible (E36)3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification318i316i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCabrioletSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19942001
Production to (year)19992005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)194200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.511.9
City consumption (l/100km)11.110.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.46.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.28
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)115116
Max. torque (Nm)168175
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,796
Compression ratio9.710.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8181
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4354,470
Width (mm)1,7101,740
Height (mm)1,3501,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,3701,320
Gross weight (kg)1,7701,820
Minimum boot space (l)230410
1↑Front track (mm)1,4101,480
Rear track (mm)1,4201,495
Ride height (mm)110-



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