Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) & Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 i 16V (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model: | 3 Series | PT Cruiser |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46) | PT Cruiser |
| Engine / modification: | 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) | 2.4 i 16V (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 57 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 12.2 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 229 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2429 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4290 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1705 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2616 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1480 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 260 l | 538 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 1812 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2045 kg | 1805 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1420 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6J x 16 |