Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CivsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330CiAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
103.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
260L
246L
Max trunk volume
300L
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330CiAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
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 Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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 Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci7.5 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 0.5 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330CiAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
618 km
384 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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