Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Camaro IV Convertible 3.8 i V6 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Camaro |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Camaro IV Convertible |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic | 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic | 3.8 i V6 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2001 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2005 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.4 l/100 km | 14.2 l/100 km | 16.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 59 l |
| Power: | 143 hp | 192 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | 231 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | L36 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 3791 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 11.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 9.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4470 mm | 4908 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1740 mm | 1883 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1420 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2566 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1480 mm | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1495 mm | 1540 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 410 l | 215 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | 1910 kg | 1932 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1410 kg | 1650 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 15 |