Compare BMW M3 E90 vs BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan
Variants
MT
DCT
CRT
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Length
4471 mm / 176.0 in
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
1739 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
52%
Pros
- Fantastic S65 V8 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
- Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
- Easy to DIY
- Simple and classy exterior design
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Functional interior
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