Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) & Kia Carens III (facelift 2016) 2.0 GDI (166 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Kia |
| Model: | 3 Series | Carens |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Carens III (facelift 2016) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) | 2.0 GDI (166 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2019 year |
| Coupe type: | MPV | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 58 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 |
| Power: | 231 hp | 166 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 10.8 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 213 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | G4NC |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1999 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4525 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1805 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1429 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1563-1573 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1576-1586 mm |
| Front overhang: | 940 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 835 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 536 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1694 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | |
| Max weight: | 2110 kg | 2060 kg |
| Kerb Weight: | 1610 kg | 1445-1564 kg |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 11 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1500 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | 740 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 91V; 225/45 R17 91V; 225/45 R18 95V |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 16 ET48.5; 7.0J x 17 ET50.5; 7.5J x 18 ET53.5 |