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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

328Ci

193 hp2798 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2000
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
193hp144kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
94.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
955km593mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,798cc171cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
29.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 11 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 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)328Ci
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
1,540 kg
3,395 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)328Ci
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 Coupe (E46)328Ci7.0 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.2 s

Although BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 0.2 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)328Ci
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW
7.0 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW
7.2 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
193 hp
144 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
955 km
593 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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) 328Ci

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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