Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (218 Hp) xDrive | 318i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 188 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | N42B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4531 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1740 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1506 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | 1820 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1320 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |