Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6vsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
220hp164kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
442L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L

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.

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
24.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.2 s

Although BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
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

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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
220 hp
164 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
729 km
453 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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
VehicleAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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