Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) & Volkswagen Corrado (53I) 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Corrado |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | Corrado (53I) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Xi (231 Hp) | 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2+2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | PG |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 5.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4050 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2470 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1430 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 235 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 810 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2165 kg | 1525 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1665 kg | 1215 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 |