Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 316 (90 Hp) | 330i (272 Hp) | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1975 year | 2010 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 2013 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 182 g/km | ||
| Power: | 90 hp | 272 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6700 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h | 250 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 6.5 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M10 | N53B30 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1573 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1 | 12 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4612 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1782 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1384 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1513 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 138 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 210 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2135 kg | 2005 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 kg | 1705 kg | 1585 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 91Y | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |