Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 ×
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
ModelM3Beetle
GenerationM3 Convertible (E36)NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification3.2RSI 3.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors23
Number of seats44
Body typeCabrioletHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19952000
Production to (year)19992005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250225
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.66.7
City consumption (l/100km)1716.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.79.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.112
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)321224
Max. torque (Nm)350320
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2013,189
Compression ratio11.310.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,4006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2503,000
Cylinder bore (mm)86.484
Piston stroke (mm)9195.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
  • 235/40 R18
Turning radius (m)10.710.9
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,100
Width (mm)1,7101,810
Height (mm)1,3401,470
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,515
Kerb weight (kg)1,5601,515
Gross weight (kg)1,9801,815
Minimum boot space (l)230135
Front track (mm)1,4221,555
Rear track (mm)1,4441,555
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.35-



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