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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 325CivsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
192hp143kW
170hp127kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
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Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
109.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
543km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,454mm57in
Trunk volume
260L
120L
Max trunk volume
300L
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
50L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
221g/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 325CiMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
46.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci has 22 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: 22 hp (16 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,335 kg
2,943 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.9 s

Although BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci has more power, Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: 0.1 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
543 km
338 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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)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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325CiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
543 km
338 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) Facelift 2003 325CiMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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