Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: | BMW | BMW |
Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series |
Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) |
Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic |
Production start: | 2001 year | 2008 year |
Production end: | 2005 year | 2009 year |
Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l |
Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
Power: | 231 hp | 272 hp |
Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6700 rpm. |
Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 6.3 sec |
Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. |
Model Engine: | M54B30 | N53B30O0 |
Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 6.5 l |
Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, Double-VANOS |
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: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Steptronic |
Length: | 4471 mm | 4531 mm |
Width: | 1739 mm | 1817 mm |
Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 1989 mm |
Height: | 1434 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
Front track: | 1471 mm | 1500 mm |
Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1529 mm |
Front overhang: | 757 mm | |
Rear overhang: | 1014 mm | |
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 460 l |
Front suspension: | McPherson | |
Max weight: | 2060 kg | 2015 kg |
Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1495 kg |
Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | |
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | 750 kg |
Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18 |