Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic & Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD IV (T1XX, facelift 2024) Crew Cab Standard Bed 6.6 Duramax TD V8 (470 Hp) 4WD Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Silverado 2500 HD |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Coupe (E92) | Silverado 2500 HD IV (T1XX, facelift 2024) Crew Cab Standard Bed |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 6.6 Duramax TD V8 (470 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2007 year | 2023 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2010 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Pick-up |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.0 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.0 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l | 136 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 192 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 218 hp | 470 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 2800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 244 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 7.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2400 - 4200 rpm. | 1322 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N53B30 | L5P |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 6604 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 12 | 16 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4580 mm | 6349 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1782 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 2079 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1395 mm | 2027 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | 4037 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1500 mm | 1731 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1513 mm | 1736 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | 257 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 440 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 2030 kg | 5058 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1550 kg | 3493 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 9072 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 245/75 R17; 265/70 R17; 275/70 R18; 265/65 R20 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 20 |