Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i

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

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)

325ti

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2005

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

320i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Highest torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Lowest combined fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Lowest city consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Lowest highway consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Best estimated range
968 km
601 mi
Largest trunk
520 L
Best overall score
57/100
Best economy score
90/100
Best practicality score
75/100

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

Fastest top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Most powerful
192 hp
143 kW
Lightest
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Best power-to-weight
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Best performance score
48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power	192hp143kW	184hp137kW
Torque	245Nm181lb-ft	270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight	1,405kg3,097lb	1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight	1,905kg4,200lb	2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed	232 km/h 144 mph	229 km/h 142 mph
To 99% top speed	92.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated	96.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.2s	7.9s
0-200 km/h	34.9s Calculated	36.9s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.8s Calculated	7.5s Calculated
Fuel consumption	9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK	6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK	8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK	5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile	15.9s Calculated	15.7s Calculated
Power-to-weight	137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated	118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton Calculated	173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	663km412mi Calculated	968km601mi Calculated
Displacement	2,494cc152cu in	1,997cc122cu in
Length	4,262mm168in	4,824mm190in
Width	1,751mm69in	1,828mm72in
Height	1,408mm55in	1,508mm59in
Wheelbase	2,725mm107in	2,920mm115in
Front track	1,474mm58in	1,541mm61in
Rear track	1,483mm58in	1,586mm62in
Ground clearance	-	165mm6in
Trunk volume	310L	520L
Max trunk volume	1,100L	1,600L
Doors	3	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	63L	60L
CO2 emissions	-	145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320iPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	6,000 rpm	3,500 rpm	6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	5,000-6,250 rpm	1,250-4,500 rpm	6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.8 s	7.5 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.2 s	7.9 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	34.9 s	36.9 s
Top speed	232 km/h 144 mph	229 km/h 142 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.5 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	6.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.5 s	10.2 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.4 s	13.2 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.9 s	15.7 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	147 km/h 91 mph	146 km/h 91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	192 hp 143 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	184 hp 137 kW

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti has 8 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	245 Nm 181 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	270 Nm 199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	1,405 kg 3,097 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	1,560 kg 3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	232 km/h 144 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	229 km/h 142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	8.2 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	7.9 s

Although BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti has more power, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 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
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	663 km 412 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	968 km 601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	192 hp 143 kW	8.2 s	232 km/h 144 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	184 hp 137 kW	7.9 s	229 km/h 142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti

Power	192 hp 143 kW
0-100 km/h	8.2 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

BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i

Power	184 hp 137 kW
0-100 km/h	7.9 s
Top speed 229 km/h 142 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	520 L 18.4 cu ft
Length	4,824 mm 189.9 in
Height	1,508 mm 59.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti

Power	192 hp 143 kW
0-100 km/h	8.2 s
Top speed 232 km/h 144 mph

9.5 L/100 km

24.8 mpg US

29.7 mpg UK

BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i

Power	184 hp 137 kW
0-100 km/h	7.9 s
Top speed 229 km/h 142 mph

6.2 L/100 km

37.9 mpg US

45.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti	9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK	8.2 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i	118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti

BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i

Power

192 hp

143 kW

184 hp

137 kW

Torque

245 Nm

181 lb-ft

270 Nm

199 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.2 s

7.9 s

Top speed

232 km/h

144 mph

229 km/h

142 mph

Lightness

1,405 kg

3,097 lb

1,560 kg

3,439 lb

Fuel consumption

9.5 L/100 km

24.8 mpg US

29.7 mpg UK

6.2 L/100 km

37.9 mpg US

45.6 mpg UK

Practicality

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

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	520 L 18.4 cu ft
Length	4,824 mm 189.9 in
Height	1,508 mm 59.4 in

Range score

663 km

412 mi

968 km

601 mi

CO2 score

145 g/km

Trunk score

310 L

10.9 cu ft

520 L

18.4 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

137 hp/t

102 kW/t

7.3 kg/hp

118 hp/t

88 kW/t

8.5 kg/hp

Overall

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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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti	BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i
Consumption	9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK	6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	16.63 LC100 km	10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	26.76 LC100 mi	17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal	930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	2,494 LC/year	1,628 LC/year