Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic | 323i (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1978 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1982 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 223 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B22 | M20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2171 cm3 | 2300 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.0 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 |
| Length: | 4490 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2563 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1373 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 404 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1890 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1390 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 |