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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xivsBMW 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 Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,434mm56in
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 330xiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 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 2001330xi5,900 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 2001330xiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
32.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 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
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi 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 330xi: 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 2001330xi
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 2001330xi
1,540 kg
3,395 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
247 km/h
153 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.6 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 0.8 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 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 2.2 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 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
636 km
395 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi 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 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 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
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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
636 km
395 mi
818 km
508 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 182 km (113 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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