Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Engine / modification: | 316 (90 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Torque: | 140 Nm | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1800 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.66 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.07 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1490 kg | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 |