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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xi (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xi (231 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46) 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Engine / modification: 330 xi (231 Hp) 316i (105 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 1999 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: 13.6 l/100 km 11.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.8 l/100 km 5.7 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: 231 hp 105 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 247 km/h 200 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.6 sec 12.4 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M43B19
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 1895 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2 9.7
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 83.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4471 mm 4471 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1434 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1481 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1488 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: 2095 kg 1782 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1595 kg 1285 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/45 R17 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 R15