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Comparison Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp)


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Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Citroen BMW
Model: DS 3 Series
Generation: DS III 3 Series Touring (E46)
Engine / modification: 21 (115 Hp) Automatic 330 Xi (231 Hp)
Production start: 1971 year 2000 year
Production end: 1972 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Power: 115 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5750 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 167 km/h 243 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.8 sec
Torque: 171 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2175 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8.75 10.2
Piston Stroke: 85.5 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 90 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3 -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4874 mm 4478 mm
Width: 1803 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1470 mm 1409 mm
Wheelbase: 3125 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1516 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1316 mm 1483 mm
Front overhang: 1016 mm
Rear overhang: 733 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 435 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1345 l
Front suspension: Hydro-pneumatic element Wishbone
Rear suspension: Hydro-pneumatic element Helical spring
Max weight: 1800 kg 2165 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1320 kg 1665 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17