Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

Comparison of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 ×
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelM3M3
GenerationM3 (E90)M3 Coupe (E36)
Modification4.03.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20081995
Production to (year)20111999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.95.5
City consumption (l/100km)17.716.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.37.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.411
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)420321
Max. torque (Nm)400350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9993,201
Compression ratio1211.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)8,3007,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,250
Cylinder bore (mm)9286.4
Piston stroke (mm)75.291
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)6362
Engine oil capacity (l)8.8-
Coolant capacity (l)11.4-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/40 R18
  • 265/40 R18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
Turning radius (m)11.710.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5804,433
Width (mm)1,8171,710
Height (mm)1,4471,335
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,6051,460
Gross weight (kg)2,1501,950
Minimum boot space (l)450405
Max. roof load (kg)75-
Front track (mm)1,5401,422
Rear track (mm)1,5391,444
Ride height (mm)-110
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.310.32



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