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Compare: BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic vs Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Mazda RX-8Mazda RX-8

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
Mazda
Model
3 Series
3 Series
RX-8
Generation
3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
3 Series Coupe (E46)
RX-8
Modification (Engine)
330Ci (231 Hp)
330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)
Start of production
March, 2003 year
2000 year
2003 year
End of production
November, 2006 year
2003 year
2009 year
Body type
Cabriolet
Coupe
Coupe
Seats
4
5
4
Doors
2
2
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.4 l/100 km
14 l/100 km
15.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.3 l/100 km
7 l/100 km
8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.6 l/100 km
9.6 l/100 km
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
7 sec
6.5 sec
Maximum speed
247 km/h
247 km/h
250 km/h
CO2 emissions
229 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
250 Hp @ 8500 rpm.
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
216 Nm @ 7500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M54B30
M54B30
13B-MSP
Engine displacement
2979 cm3
2979 cm3
1308 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
6
2
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Rotary (Wankel)
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
84 mm
Piston Stroke
89.6 mm
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
10.2
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
6.5 l
4.4 l
Coolant
8.4 l
8.4 l
10 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1400 kg
1345 kg
Max. weight
2005 kg
1900 kg
1820 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
260 l
440 l
290 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
300 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
63 l
61 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1600 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
730 kg
Permitted towbar download
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4488 mm
4488 mm
4325 mm
Width
1757 mm
1757 mm
1780 mm
Height
1370 mm
1369 mm
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2725 mm
2700 mm
Front track
1471 mm
1471 mm
1490 mm
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm
1483 mm
1500 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.35

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
5 gears, automatic transmission
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Wishbone
Spring Strut
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Coil spring
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/45 R17
225/45 R17
245/45 R18
Wheel rims size
8J x 17
8J x 17
18