Compare BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Sedan vs BMW 3 Series E36 Sedan
Variants
316i
316i AT
318d
318d AT
318i
320d
320d AT
320i
320i AT
325i
325i AT
325ix
325xi AT
330d
330d AT
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xd AT
330xi
330xi AT
316i M40
316i M40 AT
316i M43
316i M43 AT
318i M40
318i M40 AT
318i M43
318i M43 AT
318is M42
318is M42 AT
318tds
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
325i
325i AT
325td
325td AT
325tds
325tds AT
328i
328i AT
Capacity
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 2
Reviews
Neofiliac score
65%
57%
Pros
- Good M54 and M57 engine options
- Good towing capacity
- Classic BMW handling characteristics
- Clean, classy design
- Good handling characteristics
- Good aftermarket support
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Uglier than pre-facelift
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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