Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 320 (122 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 335d (286 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320d (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 (122 Hp) Automatic | 335d (286 Hp) Automatic | 320d (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 2009 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2012 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 61 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 177 g/km | ||
| Power: | 122 hp | 286 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 207 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.0 sec | 9.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20 | M57D30TU2 | M47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 1951 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 7.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-Turbo | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 19 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 6 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4531 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1817 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | ||
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1421 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1529 mm | 1488 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 144 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 450 l | 400 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2100 kg | 1875 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 1375 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 91W | 195/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 |