Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 320i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 320i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 320i ×
BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E36)3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification320i316i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors43
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanHatchback
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19942001
Production to (year)19992005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)210196
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)811.9
City consumption (l/100km)2010.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)86
Combined consumption (l/100km)137.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)150116
Max. torque (Nm)190175
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9911,796
Compression ratio-10.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8084
Piston stroke (mm)6681
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)6763
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent type McPhersonWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size-
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,3524,262
Width (mm)1,8431,751
Height (mm)1,5681,408
Wheelbase (mm)3,5212,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,2601,300
Gross weight (kg)1,9501,800
Minimum boot space (l)520310
Maximum boot space (l)1,2001,100
Front track (mm)1,8351,484
Rear track (mm)1,8401,493



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