Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 320i (184 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (F30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (272 Hp) Automatic | 318i (143 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 2001 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2005 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | 7.7-7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km | 4.8-4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | 5.9-6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 175 g/km | 138-141 g/km | |
| Power: | 272 hp | 143 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6700 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 206 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | 10.2 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | N20B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | 6.7-9.1 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10.2 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 8 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4612 mm | 4488 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1782 mm | 1757 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm | 1369 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1471 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1483 mm | 1583 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 300 l | 480 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1810 kg | 1970 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 kg | 1385 kg | 1420 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 695 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 91W | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |