Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325 Xi (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 318i (118 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xd (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E30) | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (170 Hp) | 318i (118 Hp) | 330 xd (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 1999 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2001 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 118 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 208 km/h | 202 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec | 10.9 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 390 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | M43B19 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1895 cm3 | 2926 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 9.7 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 83.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4478 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1739 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1409 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1481 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1488 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 435 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1125 l | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 1905 kg | 2120 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 kg | 1365 kg | 1620 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R15 | 8J x 17 |