Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Cd (204 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320d (136 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 Convertible (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Cd (204 Hp) Automatic | 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) | 320d (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2000 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2003 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.7 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km | ||
| Power: | 204 hp | 225 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 247 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 6.9 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30TU | M54B30 | M47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1951 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 6.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l | 8.4 l | 7 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.2 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4488 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1757 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1950 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1372 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1471 mm | 1481 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1483 mm | 1488 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 260 l | 400 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2055 kg | 2045 kg | 1875 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1555 kg | 1645 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | R15 |