Compare: BMW 3 Series 1999 Coupe 170 Hp vs Peugeot 406 1996 Station wagon (estate) 190 Hp vs BMW 7 Series 2005 Sedan 367 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Peugeot

BMW

Model

3 Series

406

7 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46)

406 Break (Phase I, 1996)

7 Series (E65, facelift 2005)

Modification (Engine)

323Ci (170 Hp)

3.0 24V (190 Hp) Automatic

750i (367 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1999 year

1996 year

2005 year

End of production

2000 year

1999 year

2008 year

Body type

Coupe

Station wagon (estate)

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

2

5

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.7 l/100 km

16.1 l/100 km

16.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km

8.2 l/100 km

8.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

9.9 sec

5.9 sec

Maximum speed

233 km/h

220 km/h

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

190 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

367 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

267 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

490 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

XFZ ES9J4

N62B48

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

2946 cm³

4799 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

8

Engine configuration

Inline

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

87 mm

93 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

82.6 mm

88.3 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

4.75 l

8 l

Coolant

8.4 l

10.6 l

14.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1370 kg

1540 kg

1910 kg

Max. weight

1870 kg

1960 kg

2490 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

525 l

500 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1740 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

70 l

88 l

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm

4725 mm

5039 mm

Width

1757 mm

1765 mm

1902 mm

Height

1369 mm

1500 mm

1491 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

2700 mm

2990 mm

Front track

1471 mm

1500 mm

1578 mm

Rear (Back) track

1478 mm

1480 mm

1596 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

4 gears, automatic transmission

6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Wishbone

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Several levers and rods

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Disc

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

205/60 R15

245/55 R17

Wheel rims size

16

15

17

Compare: BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp) vs Peugeot 406 Break (Phase I, 1996) 3.0 24V (190 Hp) Automatic vs BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 750i (367 Hp) Steptronic

General information

Performance specs

Internal combustion engine specs

Space, Volume and weights

Dimensions

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs