Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td (115 Hp) & BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | M3 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 325 td (115 Hp) | 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1991 year | 1990 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1998 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.6 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 115 hp | 238 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4800 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 198 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 12 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M51D25 | S14B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2498 cm3 | 2467 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4433 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1698 mm | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1393 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2565 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1418 mm | 1424 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1431 mm | 1445 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 435 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2095 kg | 1795 kg | 1600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1595 kg | 1410 kg | 1200 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 | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 185/65 R15 | 225/45 ZR16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 | R16 |