Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic & Ford Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) 4.0 DI-VCT Turbo (367 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Falcon |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) | Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic | 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic | 4.0 DI-VCT Turbo (367 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2008 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2009 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 63 l | 68 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 278 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 272 hp | 367 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6700 rpm. | 5250 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. | 533 Nm @ 2000-4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | N53B30O0 | Barra 270T |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 3983 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 | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 12 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 88 mm | 99.31 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 85 mm | 92.26 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Steptronic | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4531 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1817 mm | 1868 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | 1989 mm | 2100 mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1421 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1500 mm | 1583 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1529 mm | 1598 mm |
| Front overhang: | 757 mm | 954 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1014 mm | 1179 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 460 l | 535 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | 2015 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1495 kg | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic 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 | 11 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1700 kg | 2300 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 | 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8J x 18 | 8J x 18; 8J x 19 |