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Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series (E21) 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010)
Engine / modification: 316 (90 Hp) 330i (272 Hp)
Production start: 1975 year 2010 year
Production end: 1980 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.1 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km 6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km 7.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Fuel tank volume: 58 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 182 g/km
Power: 90 hp 272 hp
Max power in: 6700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 167 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.5 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M10 N53B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1573 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.2 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.1 12
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4355 mm 4612 mm
Width: 1610 mm 1782 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1384 mm
Wheelbase: 2563 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1366 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1373 mm 1513 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm 138 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l 210 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 350 l
Front suspension: Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2135 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1020 kg 1705 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 91Y
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17