Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 328i (245 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (99 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (F31) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (245 Hp) Automatic | 316i (99 Hp) | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1990 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1993 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 65 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 152 g/km | ||
| Power: | 245 hp | 99 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000-6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 191 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.0 sec | 13.1 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1250-4800 rpm. | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N20B20 | M43B16 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 cm3 | 1596 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5-5.5 l | 4 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9-7.6 l | 6.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.1 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm | 72 mm | 89.6 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): | 8 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4624 mm | 4433 mm | 4478 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1698 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | ||
| Height: | 1429 mm | 1393 mm | 1409 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1531 mm | 1418 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1572 mm | 1431 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 495 l | 435 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 1665 kg | 2000 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1520 kg | 1205 kg | 1500 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R17 94W | 185/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | R15 | 8J x 17 |