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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 325CivsBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

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

325Ci

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)

325ti

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
109.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
92.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,262mm168in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
260L
310L
Max trunk volume
300L
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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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 325CiBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
34.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
192 hp
143 kW
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
192 hp
143 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
245 Nm
181 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 2003325Ci
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
1,405 kg
3,097 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 2003325Ci
234 km/h
145 mph
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
232 km/h
144 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 2003325Ci8.0 s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 0.2 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 2003325Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
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 Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
137 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
656 km
408 mi
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
192 hp
143 kW
8.0 s
234 km/h
145 mph
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
192 hp
143 kW
8.2 s
232 km/h
144 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 2003325Ci
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,262 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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 2003325Ci
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti 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 2003325Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,262 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
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Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
137 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325CiBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti
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 Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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