Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31 LCI, Facelift 2015) 320i (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | Golf VI Cabriolet | 3 Series Touring (F31 LCI, Facelift 2015) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Xi (231 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG | 320i (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2011 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2015 year | 2019 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | 8.4-7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.1-4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km | 6.3-5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 134 g/km | 147-137 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 140 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5000-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 205 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 9.9 sec | 7.5 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 1350-4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | CFHC | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.3 l | 5.25 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 11 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 94.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 DSG | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4246 mm | 4633 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1782 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1423 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2578 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1535 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1508 mm | 1583 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 250 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2165 kg | 1980 kg | 2105 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1665 kg | 1545 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R16 92W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 16 | 7.0J x 16 |