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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Ci

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

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

328i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
99.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,824mm190in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,508mm59in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
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Trunk volume
520L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
300L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
24.5 s
28.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 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
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
1,660 kg
3,660 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i6.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 2.8 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
882 km
548 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
656 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
882 km
548 mi
656 km
408 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 226 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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