Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & Citroen C3 I (Phase II, 2005) 1.6 HDi (90 Hp) & Toyota Camry Solara I (Mark V) 3.0i V6 24V (200 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model: | 3 Series | C3 | Camry |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | C3 I (Phase II, 2005) | Camry Solara I (Mark V) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 HDi (90 Hp) | 3.0i V6 24V (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2005 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2007 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.7 l/100 km | 11.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.7 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 47 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 151 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 90 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 12 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 215 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | 1MZ-FE | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1560 cm3 | 2994 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 3.8 l | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 9.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 17.6 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 ECT-i | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4471 mm | 3860 mm | 4826 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1667 mm | 1806 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 1912 mm | |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1435 mm | 1544 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1435 mm | 1519 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 135 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 760 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 640 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 305 l | 399 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1150 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | 1579 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1088 kg | 1480 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 60 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | 1160 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 11.55 m | 11.6 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | 580 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 47 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 175/65 R14; 185/60 R15; 195/50 R16 | 205/65 R15; 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R14; R15; R16 | R15; R16 |