Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 323i (200 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (200 Hp) Steptronic | 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2011 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: | 11.2 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 200 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 , Electronically limited km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 244 Nm @ 4000-5000 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B25 | M54B30TU |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Valvetronic | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 89.66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 84.07 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | 1947 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 2011 kg | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1530 kg | 1490 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16; 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 |