Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (184 Hp) Automatic (USA) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325d (197 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325iX (171 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Sedan (E90) | 3 Series Coupe (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (184 Hp) Automatic (USA) | 325d (197 Hp) Automatic | 325iX (171 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2006 year | 1982 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2008 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 184 hp | 197 hp | 171 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3750 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 233 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.47.6 sec | 9.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 237 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300-3250 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25TU | M57D30TU2 | M20B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 7.5 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.2 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 17 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.93 mm | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.07 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4520 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1820 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1500 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1510 mm | 1415 mm |
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 460 l | 404 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent type McPherson | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2055 kg | 1675 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1490 kg | 1510 kg | 1215 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16; 8J x 17 | R17 | 5.5J x 14 |