Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Cd (204 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 323 ti (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 318d (122 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 Compact (E36) | 3 Series Touring (E91) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Cd (204 Hp) | 323 ti (170 Hp) | 318d (122 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1995 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2000 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 13.2 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 204 hp | 170 hp | 122 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 230 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 7.8 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30TU | M52B25 | M47D20TU2 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 6.5 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.5 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4210 mm | 4520 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1700 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1950 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1425 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 300 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | 1385 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2040 kg | 1715 kg | 2045 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1255 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R15 W | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 | R16 |