Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic & Volvo V40 Cross Country (facelift 2016) 2.0 T4 (190 Hp) Geartronic & BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 318i (113 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volvo | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | V40 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | V40 Cross Country (facelift 2016) | 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 T4 (190 Hp) Geartronic | 318i (113 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2016 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year | |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Crossover | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 57 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 129 g/km | ||
| Power: | 192 hp | 190 hp | 113 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 210 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 7.1 sec | 10.8 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm/1300-4000 rpm. | 162 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | B4204T19 | M40B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1969 cm3 | 1795 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 93.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Geartronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4370 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1783 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2041 mm | ||
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2646 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1552 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1540 mm | 1415 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144-153 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 324 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1525 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1065 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R14 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 5.5J x 14 |