Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 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)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    244 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
106.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,778mm70in
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
66L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
266g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 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)330Ci5,900 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)330CiAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 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) 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)330Ci
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)330Ci
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,675 kg
3,693 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)330Ci
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
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 Convertible (E46)330Ci7.5 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.4 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)330Ci
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.9 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)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
618 km
384 mi
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
595 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 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 Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci 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)330Ci
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 Convertible (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiAUDIA4 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
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
266 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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