Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CivsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 i 20V T5

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
231hp172kW
245hp183kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
104.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
260L
262L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
68L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T55,400 rpm2,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
29.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
1,580 kg
3,483 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)330Ci
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)330Ci7.5 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T57.5 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
-
CO2 score
244 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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