Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d (150 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 320d (150 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2001 year | 2003 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year | 2006 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe | |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.0 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.0 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 150 hp | 231 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 213 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 238 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 9.1 sec | 6.5 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M47D20 | M54B30TU | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.5 l | 6.5 l | 6.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 9.3 l | 8.4 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 17 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 90 mm | 89.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |||
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4471 mm | 4488 mm | 4478 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1739 mm | 1757 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | 1932 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1415 mm | 1369 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1481 mm | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1488 mm | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 440 l | 410 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | McPherson | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1915 kg | 1920 kg | 2135 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | ||
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1415 kg | 1430 kg | 1635 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 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: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R16 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |