Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT & Nissan Bassara 3.0i V6 24V (220 Hp) Automatic & Fiat Tempra S.w. (159) 1.6 i.e. (159.AS,159.AT) (75 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model: | 3 Series | Bassara | Tempra |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | Bassara | Tempra S.w. (159) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT | 3.0i V6 24V (220 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 i.e. (159.AS,159.AT) (75 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1999 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2002 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Minivan | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 220 hp | 75 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6400 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 165 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 279 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 125 Nm/3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2987 cm3 | 1581 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection | Mono-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 73.3 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4795 mm | 4472 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1957 mm | ||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1725 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1535 mm | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 150 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1965 kg | 2005 kg | 1710 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1465 kg | 1620 kg | 1111 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 215/60 R16 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R16 |