Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330d (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 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) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 330d (231 Hp) Automatic | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | 318i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2001 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 143 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 246 km/h | 218 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 9.3 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30TU2 | N42B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4490 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1755 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1418 mm | 1370 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1485 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 410 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | 1810 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1605 kg | 1310 kg | 1385 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |