Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | 3 Series Coupe (E30) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | 330 Xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 325i (171 Hp) | 316i (102 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2000 year | 1982 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 2001 year | 1986 year | 1988 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Coupe | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 14.8 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | 0.35 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 55 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 231 hp | 171 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h | 242 km/h | 217 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.3 sec | 7.4 sec | 8.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B20 | M54B30 | M20B25 | M10B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1596 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 6.5 l | 4.5 l | 4.0 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 89.6 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |||
| Length: | 4450 mm | 4471 mm | 4325 mm | 4321 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1739 mm | 1645 mm | 1641 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1434 mm | 1380 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1471 mm | 1407 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1483 mm | 1415 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |||
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | |||
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 312 l | 440 l | 404 l | 371 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | The depreciated rack | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 2095 kg | 1585 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 kg | 1595 kg | 1125 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | 500 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 HR14 | 225/45 R17 | 195/60 R14 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 14 | 8J x 17 | 5.5J x 14 | R14 |