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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2005
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
435L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
26.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i has 11 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.2 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
643 km
399 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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