Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 Xi Automatic and Lexus GS III 300 V6 Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 Xi Automatic and Lexus GS III 300 V6 Automatic [S]ave

Attribute
Lexus GS III 300 V6 Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 Xi Automatic ×
General
MakeLexusBMW
ModelGS3 Series
GenerationGS III3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification300 V6 Automatic330 Xi Automatic
Websitehttps://www.lexus.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20052000
Production to (year)20072001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)238242
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.27.4
City consumption (l/100km)14.414.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.28.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.810.6
CO2 emissions (g/km)232-
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)245231
Max. torque (Nm)310300
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)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)87.584
Piston stroke (mm)8389.6
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7163
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discs, 333Ventilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 310Disc
Tires size
  • 225/50 R17
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)10.4-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8254,471
Width (mm)1,8201,739
Height (mm)1,4301,434
Wheelbase (mm)2,8502,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,6201,595
Gross weight (kg)2,1252,095
Minimum boot space (l)430440
Front track (mm)1,5351,471
Rear track (mm)1,5401,483
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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