Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | 328i (230 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 210 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.0 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | N52B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, Double-VANOS |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4588 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1782 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1513 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18 |