Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | 330i (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 7 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1366 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | 1965 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1465 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8J x 17 |