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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Cd (204 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (170 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Cd (204 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (170 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 330 Cd (204 Hp) Automatic 325i (170 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 1986 year
Production end: 2005 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.9 l/100 km 12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.1 l/100 km 7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.7 l/100 km 9.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
Power: 204 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 235 km/h 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.4 sec 8.3 sec
Torque: 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Model Engine: M57D30TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 10.2 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 17 8.8
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 75 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4488 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1645 mm
Width including mirrors: 1950 mm
Height: 1369 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1405 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1415 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 425 l
Front suspension: McPherson Helical spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 2055 kg 1660 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1555 kg 1200 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 R14