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

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2005
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
445L
Max trunk volume-
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
23.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,425 kg
3,142 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.0 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V66.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
656 km
408 mi
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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