Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 320d (184 Hp) xDrive Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic | 320d (184 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2010 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 153 g/km | 194 g/km | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 184 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 211 km/h | 226 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec | 8.4 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1900-2750 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | N47D20 | N53B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 5.2 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 7.9 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 16.5 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4527 mm | 4527 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1817 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1989 mm | ||
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1418 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1506 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1535 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 460 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1385 l | 1385 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1800 kg | 2145 kg | 2200 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1605 kg | 1660 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 91V | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |