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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd · Stage 1vsBMW 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) · Facelift 2003

330Cd (Stage 3)

316 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd (Stage 2)

275 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd (Stage 1)

245 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    656 Nm
    484 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
656Nm484lb-ft+246 Nm
574Nm423lb-ft+164 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+103 Nm
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+42 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+32 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
91.4s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.1s-1.3 s
6.6s-0.8 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
18.8s-13.6 s
Calculated
21.7s-10.8 s
Calculated
24.8s-7.7 s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
410L
410L
410L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
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) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 2) 275 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 1) 245 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hp4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
21.7 s
24.8 s
32.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hp and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 (Stage 3) 316 hp and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 2) 275 hp and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.6 s
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
256 km/h
159 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 3)316 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 2)275 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd (Stage 1)245 hpBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
656 Nm
484 lb-ft
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
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
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
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
818 km
508 mi
818 km
508 mi
818 km
508 mi
818 km
508 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 2) 275 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 1) 245 hpBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd 204 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 82 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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