Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci (231 Hp) & Fiat Marea (185) 1.8 i 16V (132 Hp) & Geo Storm 1.6i (130 Hp) & Renault Vel Satis 2.2 dCi (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Fiat | Geo | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Marea | Storm | Vel Satis |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | Marea (185) | Storm | Vel Satis |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) | 1.8 i 16V (132 Hp) | 1.6i (130 Hp) | 2.2 dCi (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2000 year | 1990 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1993 year | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 47 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 132 hp | 130 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 7000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 198 km/h | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 9.6 sec | 10.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 164 Nm/4000 rpm. | 138 Nm @ 5800 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | G9t | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1747 cm3 | 1588 cm3 | 2188 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.3 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.3 | 9.8 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 82.7 mm | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4393 mm | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1740 mm | 1695 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1420 mm | 1300 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2540 mm | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1475 mm | 1430 mm | 1575 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1440 mm | 1450 mm | 1555 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 430 l | 310 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 620 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Coil spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1785 kg | 2260 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1195 kg | 1010 kg | 1660 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m | |||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 185/65 R14 | 205/50 R15 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 | R18 |