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Compare BMW M3 F80 vs BMW 3 Series E36 Sedan

Variants
MT
DCT
Competition MT
Competition DCT
CS
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

Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
4671 mm / 183.9 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 2
Engine
S55B30
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
57%
Pros
  • Aggressive styling
  • Down to great 3.9s 0-100kph time
  • Good power output from an I6
  • Clean, classy design
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good aftermarket support
Cons
  • Limited by MacPherson strut suspensions
  • Drivetrain a bit too aggressive
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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