Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Ci (170Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6 (335 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Camaro |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | Camaro VI |
| Engine / modification: | 320 Ci (170Hp) Automatic | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | 3.6 V6 (335 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2001 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2003 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 72 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 226 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 143 hp | 335 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 6800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 223 km/h | 218 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 9.3 sec | 4.6 sec |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 385 Nm @ 5300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B22TU | N42B20 | LGX |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2171 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 3640 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.4 l | 10.1 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC, CVVT |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 90 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4490 mm | 4784 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1755 mm | 1897 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1370 mm | 1348 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2812 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1470 mm | 1588 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1485 mm | 1617 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 410 l | 258 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 1810 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1310 kg | 1558 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 245/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | R18 |