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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

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

Volkswagen Eos

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009

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
  • 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 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
  • 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 2003330CdVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
94.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume
410L
205L
Max trunk volume-
380L
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 330CdVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
35.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 4 hp (3 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 0.6 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 1.6 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
671 km
417 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 330CdVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 284 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Is 1 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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