Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325 ti (192 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Convertible (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 ti (192 Hp) | 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.1 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 260 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 300 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1905 kg | 2045 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1405 kg | 1645 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |