Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 325i (218 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 178 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 246 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | N53B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4527 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1989 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1965 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1465 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7J x 16 |