Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic | 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | 325i (192 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1987 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1994 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.4 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 143 hp | 129 hp | 192 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | 194 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 13.3 sec | 8.8 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B20 | M54B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4450 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1645 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1370 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2570 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1405 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1415 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 312 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | 1680 kg | 1960 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1280 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 HR14 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 14 | 7J x 16 |