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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsBMW 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 Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005
VS

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)

325ti

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
204hp152kW
192hp143kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
92.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,262mm168in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
310L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
34.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 12 hp more than BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
410 Nm
302 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
1,555 kg
3,428 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
235 km/h
146 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.4 s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 0.8 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 1.8 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
818 km
508 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
204 hp
152 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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
818 km
508 mi
663 km
412 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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