Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 320i (125 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 318d (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E30) | 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (125 Hp) | 318d (143 Hp) Automatic | 330xi (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 2013 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 2015 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 57 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 127 g/km | ||
| Power: | 125 hp | 143 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 210 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec | 9.6 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B20 | N47D20 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 5.2 l | 6.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 7.0 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8 | 16.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 71 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4824 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1828 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | ||
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1508 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2920 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1407 mm | 1541 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1586 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 165 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 520 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1600 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, spring | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1520 kg | 2130 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1060 kg | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1600 kg | 1700 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | 745 kg | 730 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 225/55 R17 97V | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 14 | 8 J x 17 | 8J x 17 |