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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E30) 3 Series Touring (E46)
Engine / modification: 325i (171 Hp) Automatic 330i (231 Hp)
Production start: 1983 year 2000 year
Production end: 1989 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.3 l/100 km 12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.2 l/100 km 9.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Power: 171 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 212 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 6.7 sec
Torque: 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8.8 10.2
Piston Stroke: 75 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4321 mm 4478 mm
Width: 1641 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1379 mm 1409 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 435 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1345 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1660 kg 2010 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1470 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 195/65 R14 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R14 8J x 17