Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325d (197 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.6 i 16V FSI (110 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E90) | Golf IV (1J1) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 Ci (150 Hp) | 325d (197 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 i 16V FSI (110 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2006 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2008 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 197 hp | 110 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 3750 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 233 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 7.47.6 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300-3250 rpm. | 155 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B20 | M57D30TU2 | BAD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 1598 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 7.5 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.2 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 17 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4520 mm | 4149 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1820 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1420 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | 2511 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1500 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1478 mm | 1510 mm | 1494 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 460 l | 175 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 2055 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1510 kg | 1125 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R17 | 6J x 15 |