Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 Syncro (115 Hp) & Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Extended Wheelbase 6.7 V12 (571 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf | Phantom |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | Golf III (1HX) | Phantom VIII Extended Wheelbase |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) | 2.0 Syncro (115 Hp) | 6.7 V12 (571 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1995 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1997 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | 21.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 319 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 115 hp | 571 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5400 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 193 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 11 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 166 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 900 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | 2E, ADY, AGG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1984 cm3 | 6749 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 3.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 5.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 8 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4020 mm | 5982 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1695 mm | 2018 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1405 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2475 mm | 3772 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1478 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1448 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 220 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 577 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 1715 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1275 kg | 2610 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.77 m | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65R15 | 185/60 R14 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | R14 |