Car comparison

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

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

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Honda S2000 (AP1)

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
240hp179kW
231hp172kW
Torque
208Nm153lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
1,535kg3,384lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
129mm5in
-
Trunk volume
143L
260L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
50L
63L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiPowerTorque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.06.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
505 km
314 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
656 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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

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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
240 hp
179 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
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
Range score
505 km
314 mi
656 km
408 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
143 L
5.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 92 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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