Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 320i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 316i (116 Hp) Automatic | 320i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2001 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.0 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.0 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 116 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 6700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 200 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 11.9 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N42B18 | N43B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1740 mm | 1782 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1495 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 138 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 410 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1820 kg | 2025 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1320 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 | 8J x 17 |