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Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 318d (143 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009)
Engine / modification: 330i (231 Hp) 318d (143 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 2009 year
Production end: 2005 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Combi
Num. of Doors: 5 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 4.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.27
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 61 l
Emission standard: Euro 4 Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 125 g/km
Power: 231 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 210 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.7 sec 9.6 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 8.4 l 7.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 16
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4478 mm 4527 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1817 mm
Width with mirrors folded: 1989 mm
Width including mirrors: 1932 mm
Height: 1409 mm 1418 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1506 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1535 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1345 l 1385 l
Front suspension: McPherson Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2000 kg 2045 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1500 kg 1505 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1800 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m 11.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg 745 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 205/55 R16 91H
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 7J x 16