Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d and Renault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi V6 (P9X)

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d and Renault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi V6 (P9X) [S]ave

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Renault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi V6 (P9X) ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d ×
General
MakeRenaultBMW
ModelVel Satis3 Series
GenerationVel Satis3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification3.0 dCi V6 (P9X)330d
Websitehttps://group.renault.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors54
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20021999
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)210227
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.57.8
City consumption (l/100km)129.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.85.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.7-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)177184
Max. torque (Nm)350390
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9582,926
Compression ratio18.519
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,4004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)87.584
Piston stroke (mm)8288
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)8063
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R17
  • 205/50 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8604,471
Width (mm)1,8601,739
Height (mm)1,5751,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,8402,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,7401,520
Gross weight (kg)2,3202,020
Minimum boot space (l)460440
Front track (mm)1,5751,471
Rear track (mm)1,5551,483



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