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 & Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) & Rover Mini MK I 1.3i (50 Hp) & Peugeot 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987) 1.1 (54 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Lexus | Volvo | Lexus | Skoda | Rover | Peugeot |
| Model: | 3 Series | LS | S60 | RX | Octavia | Mini MK | 205 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | LS V | S60 II (facelift 2013) | RX IV | Octavia IV Combi | Mini MK I | 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987) |
| 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 | 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) | 1.3i (50 Hp) | 1.1 (54 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2017 year | 2013 year | 2016 year | 2019 year | 1992 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2020 year | 2019 year | 2000 year | 1990 year | ||
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | SUV | Hatchback | Hatchback | |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||||||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | ||||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km | ||||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8/9.4 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol / Ethanol | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.26 | ||||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 67.5 l | 73 l | 34 l | 50 l | ||
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||||||
| CO2 emissions: | 159/154 g/km | ||||||
| Power: | 231 hp | 420 hp | 180 hp | 295 hp | 150 hp | 50 hp | 54 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6300 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | ||
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 225 km/h | 200 km/h | 224 km/h | 140 km/h | 157 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 9.0 sec | 8.9 sec | 13.4 sec | 14.6 sec | ||
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 600 Nm | 240 Nm/1620-4980 rpm. | 363 Nm @ 4700 rpm. | 360 Nm | 89 Nm @ 2600 rpm. | 88 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | B4164T2 | DST, DTT | 12A2EK71 | |||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3456 cm3 | 1596 cm3 | 3456 cm3 | 1274 cm3 | 1124 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.8 l | |||||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 4.0 l | |||||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Mono-point injection | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-Turbo | Turbocharging | Turbocharger | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline | V engine | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, D-VVT-i | DOHC | VVT-iW | - | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 | 11.8 | 10.5 | 9.4 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81.4 mm | 83 mm | 81.33 mm | 69 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79 mm | 94 mm | 70.6 mm | 72 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Length: | 4488 mm | 5235 mm | 4635 mm | 4890 mm | 4689 mm | 3050 mm | 3705 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1900 mm | 1899 mm | 1895 mm | 1829 mm | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | 2003 mm | |||||
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1450 mm | 1484 mm | 1720 mm | 1468 mm | 1350 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3125 mm | 2776 mm | 2789 mm | 2686 mm | 2035 mm | 2420 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1588-1578 mm | 1543 mm | 1240 mm | 1350 mm | ||
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1585-1575 mm | 1535 mm | 1210 mm | 1300 mm | ||
| Ride height(clearance): | 136 mm | ||||||
| Front overhang: | 910 mm | ||||||
| Rear overhang: | 1094 mm | ||||||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 640 l | 120 l | 290 l | |||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | 585 l | |||||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Wishbone | Coil spring | ||
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | Double wishbone | Trailing | Torsion | |||
| Max weight: | 1920 kg | 1000 kg | 1195 kg | ||||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Disc | Drum | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1915 kg | 645 kg | 765 kg | |||
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||||||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.8 m | 8.6 m | ||||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1587 kg | ||||||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 245/45 R20; 275/40 R20 | 235/65 R18 | 145/70 R12 | 145/80 SR13 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R20 | R18 | R16 |