Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (171 Hp) Automatic | 330i (231 Hp) | 320i (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2000 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2001 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 171 hp | 231 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 250 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 6.7 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M54B22 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4478 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1739 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1409 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1471 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1483 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 435 l | 410 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1660 kg | 2010 kg | 1890 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1390 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 |