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BMW Serija 3 E36 or BMW Serija 3 E46?

1990–1998 vs 1998–2005 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door

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BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998 · 14 engines · Base, Comfort Edition, Sport Edition, Exclusiv EditionSpecifications →Listings →
BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005 · 14 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998no listings
BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,210 mm–4,433 mmLength4,265 mm–4,478 mm
Width1,698 mm–1,710 mmWidth1,739 mm–1,751 mm
Height1,348 mm–1,400 mmHeight1,409 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mmWheelbase2,725 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume300 l–435 lTrunk volume310 l–440 l
Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,270 kg–1,625 kg
Fuel tank52 l–65 lFuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years1990–1998Production years1998–2005
Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, ConvertibleBody typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines14Number of engines14
Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.8Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 318tdsLowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 320d
Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 328iBest 0–100 km/h7 s · 330i
Top speed237 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim12 · BaseItems in the base trim18 · Base
Items in the top trim24 · Exclusiv EditionItems in the top trim33 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort3 · 6
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 6
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E36 or BMW Serija 3 E46?

Length: BMW Serija 3 E46 4,478 mm, BMW Serija 3 E36 4,433 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,725 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 440 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E36 or BMW Serija 3 E46?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E36 uses 5.4 l/100 km (318tds); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E46 5.5 l/100 km (320d).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E36 or BMW Serija 3 E46?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E36 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (328i); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E46 170 kW (231 hp) (330i).

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