Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 316d (116 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Touring (F31) |
| Engine / modification: | 325e (122 Hp) Automatic | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 316d (116 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2001 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1988 year | 2005 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.6-5.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.9-4.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.5-4.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 57 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 119-123 g/km | ||
| Power: | 122 hp | 231 hp | 116 hp |
| Max power in: | 4250 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 200 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 11.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N47D20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2693 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 5.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7-7.7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.2 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4471 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1739 mm | 1811 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | ||
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1434 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2725 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1471 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1483 mm | 1583 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 440 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | 2060 kg | 2025 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1475 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | 745 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |