Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

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 Gran Turismo (F34)

325d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbocharged2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,096 km
    681 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
225hp168kW
218hp163kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
1,096km681mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
520L
Max trunk volume
300L
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
57L
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 Gran Turismo (F34) 325dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
29.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 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
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 7 hp (5 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
450 Nm
332 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
240 km/h
149 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: 0.2 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)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 4.4 L/100 km.

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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
656 km
408 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,096 km
681 mi

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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
225 hp
168 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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d 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)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 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)330Ci
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
225 hp
168 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
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
656 km
408 mi
1,096 km
681 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) 330CiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 440 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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