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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2003-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
204hp152kW
193hp144kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
94.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,408mm55in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,421mm56in
Trunk volume
410L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
30.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 11 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.2 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
7.2 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
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Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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