Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Convertible (E36)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification318i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCabrioletSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19941993
Production to (year)19991999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)194201
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.511.3
City consumption (l/100km)11.110
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.46
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.27.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)115115
Max. torque (Nm)168168
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,796
Compression ratio9.79.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8181
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcOhc
Fuel tank (l)6265
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDrum
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4354,433
Width (mm)1,7101,698
Height (mm)1,3501,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3701,205
Gross weight (kg)1,7701,665
Minimum boot space (l)230435
Front track (mm)1,4101,418
Rear track (mm)1,4201,431
Ride height (mm)110110



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