Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (184 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 325 Ci (184 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 237 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M54B25TU |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 74.93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84.07 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4455 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 1947 mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1450 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16; 8J x 17 |