Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i and Chevrolet Vectra (GM2900) 2.0 i 16V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i and Chevrolet Vectra (GM2900) 2.0 i 16V [S]ave

Attribute
Chevrolet Vectra (GM2900) 2.0 i 16V ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i ×
General
MakeChevroletBMW
ModelVectra3 Series
GenerationVectra (GM2900)3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification2.0 i 16V318i
Websitehttps://www.chevrolet.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19961998
Production to (year)19982001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)210206
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.310.4
City consumption (l/100km)16.311
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)11.16.1
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)136118
Max. torque (Nm)188180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9981,895
Compression ratio9.69.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,6005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8685
Piston stroke (mm)8683.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
Fuel tank (l)5763
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4804,471
Width (mm)1,7101,739
Height (mm)1,4101,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,6402,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,3301,285
Gross weight (kg)1,8101,785
Minimum boot space (l)500440
Front track (mm)1,4801,481
Rear track (mm)1,4701,488



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