Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) & Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic & Buick Regal I Sedan 7.5 V8 (233 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Buick | Buick |
| Model: | 3 Series | Regal | Regal |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) | Regal I Sedan |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | 3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic | 7.5 V8 (233 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1981 year | 1973 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1987 year | 1977 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | 0.50 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 68 l | 83 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 101 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 112 hp | 233 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 3800 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 14.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 258 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 482 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | LD5/LC6 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3791 cm3 | 7468 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | ||
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8 | 8.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 86.36 mm | 99.06 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 96.52 mm | 109.54 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 Hydramatic | 3 Hydramatic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 5095 mm | 5486 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1819 mm | 2007 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1783 mm | ||
| Width including mirrors: | 1941 mm | ||
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1374 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2746 mm | 2946 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1486 mm | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1468 mm | 1542 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 459 l | 428 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1093 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension De-Dion | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1605 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1490 kg | 1935 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m | 13.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/75 R14 | 185/75 R14; 195/70 R14; 205/65 R14; 215/60 R14; 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R14 | R14 |