Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 325i (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI, Facelift 2015) 330i (252 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) | 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI, Facelift 2015) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (170 Hp) | 330i (252 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 325i (192 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2015 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2018 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 7.8-7.5 l/100 km | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | 5.2-5.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.2-5.9 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 64 l | 60 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 144-138 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 252 hp | 192 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5200-6500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 250 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 5.8 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1450-4800 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | M54B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1998 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 5.25 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 94.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4633 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1811 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1434 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2810 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1407 mm | 1531 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 480 l | 300 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1640 kg | 2115 kg | 1960 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 kg | 1565 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 11.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 225/50 R17 94W | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 14 | 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 16 |