Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic & Renault 21 (B48) 2.1 D (74 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 335i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 21 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 21 (B48) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (125 Hp) Automatic | 2.1 D (74 Hp) | 335i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 1989 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1993 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 66 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 212 g/km | ||
| Power: | 125 hp | 74 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 170 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec | 15.1 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 139 Nm @ 2250 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | J8S | N55B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 2068 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 21.5 | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm | 89.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4530 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1730 mm | 1817 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1415 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1400 mm | 1529 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 490 l | 450 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 1570 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 kg | 1100 kg | 1630 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 175/70 R13 | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R13 | 8J x 17 |