Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i Automatic and Lexus GS III 300 V6 AWD Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i Automatic and Lexus GS III 300 V6 AWD Automatic [S]ave

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Lexus GS III 300 V6 AWD Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i Automatic ×
General
MakeLexusBMW
ModelGS3 Series
GenerationGS III3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification300 V6 AWD Automatic330i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.lexus.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20052000
Production to (year)20072005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)252240
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.67.5
City consumption (l/100km)11.214.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.77.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.210.2
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)245231
Max. torque (Nm)312300
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9952,979
Compression ratio11.510.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2005,900
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,6003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)87.584
Piston stroke (mm)8389.6
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc, vvt-iDohc
Fuel tank (l)7163
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/50 R17
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)11.4-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8254,488
Width (mm)1,8201,757
Height (mm)1,4351,370
Wheelbase (mm)2,8502,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,7051,585
Gross weight (kg)2,1202,005
Minimum boot space (l)430300
Front track (mm)1,5351,471
Rear track (mm)1,5401,483
Ride height (mm)140-
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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