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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2003 year 2003 year
Production end: 2006 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 231 hp 204 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 228 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.5 sec 7.9 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30TU M57D30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 2993 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 7 l
Coolant: 8.4 l 10.2 l
Fuel System: Multi-point indirect injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 17
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4488 mm 4471 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1739 mm
Width including mirrors: 1947 mm
Height: 1369 mm 1434 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1483 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 440 l
Front suspension: McPherson The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1920 kg 2150 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg 1655 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: 225/45 R17 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 R17