Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 325xi (218 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 320i (125 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E91) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | 325xi (218 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) | 320i (125 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2003 year | 1975 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2005 year | 1977 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.4 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 58 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 243 g/km | ||
| Power: | 218 hp | 225 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 182 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 9.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 2750-4250 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B25 | M54B30TU | M10 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 4.0 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 89.66 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 84.07 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4455 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1757 mm | 1610 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2013 mm | 1957 mm | |
| Height: | 1418 mm | 1369 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm | 2563 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1471 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1483 mm | 1373 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1005 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 410 l | 404 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | ||
| Max weight: | 2200 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1735 kg | 1525 kg | 1090 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 |