Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 323i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Touring (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 143 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | M52B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4490 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1320 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 1865 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1395 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |