Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Touring (E30)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification316i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors52
Number of seats54
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Cabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19871994
Production to (year)19881999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)-194
1↑Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)-12.5
City consumption (l/100km)-11.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-6.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)-8.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)102115
Max. torque (Nm)150168
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,5961,796
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)7281
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Ohc
Fuel tank (l)6262
Chassis
ABS-+
Front wheel suspension-Wishbone
Rear wheel suspension-Helical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R14
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,3214,435
Width (mm)1,6411,710
Height (mm)1,3791,350
Wheelbase (mm)2,5702,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3501,370
Gross weight (kg)1,8101,770
Minimum boot space (l)371230
Front track (mm)1,4101,410
Rear track (mm)1,4201,420
Ride height (mm)140110



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