Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab IV 4.3 EcoTec3 V6 (285 Hp) 4WD Automatic & Ford F-350 Super Duty IV Super Cab DRW 6.7d V8 (450 Hp) Automatic LWB
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Silverado 1500 | F-350 Super Duty |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Silverado 1500 Double Cab IV | F-350 Super Duty IV Super Cab |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | 4.3 EcoTec3 V6 (285 Hp) 4WD Automatic | DRW 6.7d V8 (450 Hp) Automatic LWB |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2018 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2019 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Pick-up | Pick-up |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 91 l | 129 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 285 hp | 450 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5300 rpm. | 2800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | ||
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 413 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 1267 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | ||
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 16.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 92 mm | 107.95 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 99.6 mm | 99.06 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 6 TorqShift | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4471 mm | 5886 mm | 6462 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 2063 mm | 2438 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 2690 mm | |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1921-1993 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3745 mm | 4171 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1755 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1897 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 198 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 18.3 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 17.4 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 17.4 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 970 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1321 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 2222 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | The spring | The spring | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 3084 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 2143 kg | 3196-3385 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 4445 kg | 14515 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 255/70 R17; 265/70 R17; 265/65 R18; | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8.0J x 17; 8.5J x 18 | R17 |