Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

330Ci

225 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

328Ci

193 hp2798 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
Power
225hp168kW
193hp144kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,798cc171cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
260L
440L
Max trunk volume
300L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
28.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
225 hp
168 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci has 32 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
280 Nm
207 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
1,395 kg
3,075 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
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
242 km/h
150 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)330Ci6.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: 0.1 s.

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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW
7.0 s
242 km/h
150 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
225 hp
168 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
1,372 mm
54.0 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
Power
225 hp
168 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
-
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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