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Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TBvsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

2.0 V6 TB

202 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-2003
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
202hp151kW
204hp152kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,499mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
110L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TBBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
32.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
202 hp
151 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 2 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
1,555 kg
3,428 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has more power, Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
737 km
458 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
818 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
202 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
202 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
202 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
202 hp
151 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
818 km
508 mi
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TBBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 139 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 300 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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