Compare BMW M3 E90 vs BMW 3 Series E36 Sedan
Variants
MT
DCT
CRT
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
Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
Chassis
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 2
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
57%
Pros
- Fantastic S65 V8 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
- Clean, classy design
- Good handling characteristics
- Good aftermarket support
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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