Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci and BMW 6 Series (E24) 630 CS

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci and BMW 6 Series (E24) 630 CS [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330 Ci ×
BMW 6 Series (E24) 630 CS ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series6 Series
Generation3 Series Coupe (E46)6 Series (E24)
Modification330 Ci630 CS
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats54
Body typeCoupeCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears64
Production from (year)20001976
Production to (year)20051979
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250210
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.58.9
City consumption (l/100km)12.8-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.111.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231185
Max. torque (Nm)300255
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9792,986
Compression ratio10.29
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8489
Piston stroke (mm)89.680
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6370
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionWishboneIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springIndependent, spring
Steering typeSteering rackWorm-reduction unit
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 195/70 R14
Turning radius (m)-11.2
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4884,755
Width (mm)1,7571,725
Height (mm)1,3691,365
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,626
Kerb weight (kg)1,4001,450
Gross weight (kg)1,9001,830
Minimum boot space (l)440415
Front track (mm)1,4711,422
Rear track (mm)1,4831,487
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.41



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