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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 318d (150 Hp) MHEV Steptronic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 318d (150 Hp) MHEV Steptronic
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (G20, facelift 2022) 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification: 318d (150 Hp) MHEV Steptronic 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)
Production start: 2022 year 2003 year
Production end: 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Powertrain Architecture: MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.25 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 40 l 63 l
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): 4.8-5.5 l/100 km
Emission standard: Euro 6d
Power: 150 hp 225 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 218 km/h 206 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 sec
CO2 emissions (WLTP): 127-145 g/km
Torque: 320 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm. 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1998 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 16.5 10.2
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 89.66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84.07 mm
Electric motor power: 11
Battery voltage: 48 V
Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic 5
Length: 4713 mm 4455 mm
Width: 1827 mm 1757 mm
Width including mirrors: 1957 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase: 2851 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1573 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1483 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 480 l 410 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer McPherson
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 2125 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1555 kg 1525 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/50 R17 Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17 Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17