Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 318d (143 Hp) xDrive
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (F30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) Automatic | 318d (143 Hp) xDrive |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2005 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 | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 57 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 127 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7-7.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1583 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2005 kg | 2065 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R16 92V |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16 |