Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic & BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (200 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | M3 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic | 2.3 (200 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1986 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 272 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 6700 rpm. | 6750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30O0 | S14B23 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2302 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double-VANOS | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4531 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1680 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2565 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1412 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1434 mm |
| Front overhang: | 757 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1014 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 1540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 kg | 1165 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 | 205/55 VR15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18 | 7J x 15 |