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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

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

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006

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 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

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
204hp152kW
182hp136kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
181Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
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Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
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
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,328mm170in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
365L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
55L

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 330CdToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
34.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 22 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 22 hp (16 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 0.3 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
204 hp
152 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 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
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
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Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

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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 22 hp more
  • Has 229 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Has 20 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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