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Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) & Citroen DS III 23 (115 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Citroen
Model: 3 Series DS
Generation: 3 Series Convertible (E46) DS III
Engine / modification: 330Ci (231 Hp) 23 (115 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2000 year 1972 year
Production end: 2003 year 1975 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 65 l
CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 231 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 247 km/h 173 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 183 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 2347 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2 8.75
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 85.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 93.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4488 mm 4874 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1803 mm
Height: 1370 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 3125 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1516 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1316 mm
Front overhang: 1016 mm
Rear overhang: 733 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 260 l 500 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension: Helical spring Hydro-pneumatic element
Max weight: 2045 kg 1800 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1645 kg 1340 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 80 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1600 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m 11 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg 30 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17