Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 2.5 E (136 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Opel |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Senator |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | Senator A (facelift 1982) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 E (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1995 year | 1981 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1999 year | 1982 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.44 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l | 75 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 170 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 227 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 8.0 sec | 13 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 185 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M52B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 2490 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4433 mm | 4828 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1710 mm | 1728 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1366 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm | 2683 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1408 mm | 1443 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1421 mm | 1472 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 405 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 715 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 1760 kg | 1900 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1375 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 |