Comparison Chevrolet Monte Carlo (W) 3.5 i V6 (212 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Monte Carlo | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Monte Carlo (W) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 i V6 (212 Hp) | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 64 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 212 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | LZE | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3510 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5027 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1847 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1402 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2807 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1575 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 447 l | 300 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2005 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |