Car comparison

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VvsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Ci

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

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    238 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
220hp164kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
102.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
103.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
246L
260L
Max trunk volume
315L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
32.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci has 11 hp more than AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
1,695 kg
3,737 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.3 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
707 km
439 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
220 hp
164 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
244 g/km
Trunk score
246 L
8.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 89 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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