Compare Audi S4 B6 vs 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
Cargo Capacity
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4575 mm / 180.1 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
321 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
Fuel Economy
13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 2
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2004
Reviews
Neofiliac score
66%
65%
57%
Pros
- Reliable 40-valve NA V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Great suspension setup
- Clean exterior design
- Good M54 and M57 engine options
- Good towing capacity
- Classic BMW handling characteristics
- Clean, classy design
- Good handling characteristics
- Good aftermarket support
Cons
- Very high fuel consumption
- 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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