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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dvsBMW 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 (E92)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
286hp213kW
204hp152kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
440L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 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 Coupe (E92)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 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 Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
32.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 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 (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has 82 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 Coupe (E92) 335d: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 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 Coupe (E92)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
1,555 kg
3,428 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 (E92)335d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
235 km/h
146 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 (E92)335d5.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 1.5 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 (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 1.1 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 (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
924 km
574 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
818 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 (E92) 335d 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 (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
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 (E92)335dBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
924 km
574 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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

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