Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI, facelift 2012) 730d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 7 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46) | 7 Series (F01 LCI, facelift 2012) |
| Engine / modification: | 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 730d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 244 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 258 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 6.0 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 560 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N57D30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 8 Steptronic |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 5079 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1902 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1611 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1650 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 260 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 2550 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1985 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| 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 | 245/55 R17 102W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |