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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
955km593mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
410L
Doors
4
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 Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
29.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i has 27 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,430 kg
3,153 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i6.5 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 2.5 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
692 km
430 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
955 km
593 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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

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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
231 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
692 km
430 mi
955 km
593 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 262 km (163 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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