Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic | 320i (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 63 g/km | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h | 197 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25TU | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1991 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6100 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 425 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1955 kg | 1620 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1160 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R14 |