Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i ×
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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification330i328i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20001995
Production to (year)20051999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)247230
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.97.7
City consumption (l/100km)13.413.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.36.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231193
Max. torque (Nm)300280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9792,793
Compression ratio10.210.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)89.684
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6362
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4884,435
Width (mm)1,7571,710
Height (mm)1,3701,350
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,5851,505
Gross weight (kg)2,0051,830
Minimum boot space (l)300230
Front track (mm)1,4711,410
Rear track (mm)1,4831,420
Ride height (mm)-110



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