Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | 325e (122 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1988 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 122 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2693 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4321 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1641 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 1720 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1260 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R14 |