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 & Saab 900 I Cabriolet 2.1i 16V (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | Ford | Saab |
| Model: | 3 Series | Silverado 1500 | F-350 Super Duty | 900 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Silverado 1500 Double Cab IV | F-350 Super Duty IV Super Cab | 900 I Cabriolet |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | 4.3 EcoTec3 V6 (285 Hp) 4WD Automatic | DRW 6.7d V8 (450 Hp) Automatic LWB | 2.1i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2018 year | 2017 year | 1986 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2019 year | 1993 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Pick-up | Pick-up | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 91 l | 129 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |||
| Power: | 231 hp | 285 hp | 450 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5300 rpm. | 2800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 185 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 11 sec | ||
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 413 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 1267 Nm @ 1800 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 2900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | B212i | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2119 cm3 | ||
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 16.2 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 92 mm | 107.95 mm | 78 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 99.6 mm | 99.06 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 6 TorqShift | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4471 mm | 5886 mm | 6462 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 2063 mm | 2438 mm | 1690 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 2690 mm | ||
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1921-1993 mm | 1976 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3745 mm | 4171 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1755 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1897 mm | 1440 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 | 650 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | |||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, spring | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | The spring | The spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 3084 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 2143 kg | 3196-3385 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic 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; | 185/65 TR15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8.0J x 17; 8.5J x 18 | R17 | R15 |