Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xi (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) | 330 xi (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | |
| 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 | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 2095 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1595 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 8J x 17 |