Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 316i (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 100 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 14.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1596 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 425 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1965 kg | 1540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1465 kg | 1080 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 175/70 TR14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R14 |