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 Sedan (E36) 318i ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E36)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification318i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
1↑Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931994
Production to (year)19991999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)201194
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.312.5
City consumption (l/100km)1011.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)66.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.68.2
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)6562
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDisc
Tires size
  • 185/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,435
Width (mm)1,6981,710
Height (mm)1,3931,350
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,2051,370
Gross weight (kg)1,6651,770
Minimum boot space (l)435230
Front track (mm)1,4181,410
Rear track (mm)1,4311,420
Ride height (mm)110110



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