Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 324 td (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) | 324 td (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 11.9 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2443 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 425 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2040 kg | 1720 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1260 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 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 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R14 |