Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) & BMW 6 Series (E63) 645 Ci (333 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 530i (272 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | 6 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E46) | 6 Series (E63) | 5 Series Touring (F11) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) | 645 Ci (333 Hp) Automatic | 530i (272 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2003 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2+2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.8 l/100 km | 16.1 l/100 km | 10.5-10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | 6.3-6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 7.9-8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 264 g/km | 183-190 g/km | |
| Power: | 343 hp | 333 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 7900 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec | 5.8 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S54B32 | N63B44 | N53B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3246 cm3 | 4398 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 8.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 14.2 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5 | 10 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4492 mm | 4820 mm | 4907 mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm | 1855 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1373 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2731 mm | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
| Front track: | 1508 mm | 1558 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1592 mm | 1626 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 450 l | 560 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1670 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 2065 kg | 2375 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 kg | 1695 kg | 1725 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | 11.4 m | 11.95 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 | 245/45 R18 | 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 | 8J X 18 | 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19 |