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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i

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 Gran Turismo (F34)

320i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
95.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
99.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
41.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

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 Gran Turismo (F34) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i: 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
41.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 20 hp (15 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
270 Nm
199 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
1,640 kg
3,616 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
224 km/h
139 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i: 1.1 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
955 km
593 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
909 km
565 mi

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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
224 km/h
139 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 Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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
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
955 km
593 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 330CdBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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