Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325 Xi (171 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i (306 Hp) xDrive & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (184 Hp) (USA) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Coupe (E92) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Convertible (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (171 Hp) | 335i (306 Hp) xDrive | 325 Ci (184 Hp) (USA) | 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 2006 year | 2003 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 2010 year | 2006 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 63 l | 63 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |||
| CO2 emissions: | 205 g/km | 229 g/km | ||
| Power: | 171 hp | 306 hp | 184 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 247 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec | 6.9 sec | ||
| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. | 237 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N54B30 | M54B25TU | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point indirect injection | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 74.93 mm | 89.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84.07 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4580 mm | 4455 mm | 4488 mm | |
| Width: | 1782 mm | 1757 mm | 1757 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |||
| Height: | 1395 mm | 1369 mm | 1372 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1471 mm | 1471 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1483 mm | 1483 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 410 l | 260 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | McPherson | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 2045 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1605 kg | 1450 kg | 1645 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | 10.5 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16; 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |