Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT & Lexus LS V 500 V6 (420 Hp) AWD Automatic & Volvo S60 II (facelift 2013) 1.6 T4F (180 Hp) Ethanol Automatic & Lexus RX IV 350 F Sport V6 (295 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Lexus | Volvo | Lexus |
| Model: | 3 Series | LS | S60 | RX |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | LS V | S60 II (facelift 2013) | RX IV |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT | 500 V6 (420 Hp) AWD Automatic | 1.6 T4F (180 Hp) Ethanol Automatic | 350 F Sport V6 (295 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2017 year | 2013 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2020 year | 2019 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | SUV |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8/9.4 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol / Ethanol | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 67.5 l | 73 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |||
| CO2 emissions: | 159/154 g/km | |||
| Power: | 231 hp | 420 hp | 180 hp | 295 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6300 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 225 km/h | 200 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 9.0 sec | ||
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 600 Nm | 240 Nm/1620-4980 rpm. | 363 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | B4164T2 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3456 cm3 | 1596 cm3 | 3456 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-Turbo | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, D-VVT-i | DOHC | VVT-iW |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 | 11.8 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81.4 mm | 83 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79 mm | 94 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 10 | 6 | 8 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |||
| Length: | 4488 mm | 5235 mm | 4635 mm | 4890 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1900 mm | 1899 mm | 1895 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1450 mm | 1484 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3125 mm | 2776 mm | 2789 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1588-1578 mm | ||
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1585-1575 mm | ||
| Ride height(clearance): | 136 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | |||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | Double wishbone | ||
| Max weight: | 1920 kg | |||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1915 kg | ||
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1587 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 245/45 R20; 275/40 R20 | 235/65 R18 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R20 | R18 |