Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i (258 Hp) Automatic & Rover 200 Coupe (XW) 218i (145 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Rover | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 200 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90) | 200 Coupe (XW) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (258 Hp) Automatic | 218i (145 Hp) | 325i (192 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1994 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2000 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 55 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 258 hp | 145 hp | 192 hp |
| Max power in: | 6600 rpm. | 6750 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 211 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 174 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B30 | 18K4K | M54B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1795 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4270 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1680 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1370 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2550 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 300 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 610 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1970 kg | 1960 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1525 kg | 1090 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 W | 185/55 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16 |