Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsBMW E9 3.0CSi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Cd

204 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2003-2005
VS

BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMWE93.0CSi
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,402mm55in
Trunk volume
410L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
72L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CdBMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: 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
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
41.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 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
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 4 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi 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
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 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
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 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
235 km/h
146 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 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 2003330Cd7.4 s
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 0.3 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 3.2 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 Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
818 km
508 mi
BMWE93.0CSi
661 km
410 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
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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/h7.4 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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 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
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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.7 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdBMWE93.0CSi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
661 km
410 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 330CdBMW E9 3.0CSi
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 133 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Cd
BMW E9 3.0CSi
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

330Cd
328Ci
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
3.0CSi
633CSi
VS
BMWE93.0CSivsBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
330Cd
328i
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
3.0CSi
2.3 S
VS
BMWE93.0CSivsPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
330Cd
325ti
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
3.0CSi
280 SE 3.5 V8
VS
BMWE93.0CSivsMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
330Cd
325Ci
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
330Cd
335d
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
3.0CSi
330Cd
VS
BMWE93.0CSivsBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Cd
330Cd
330xi
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
3.0CSi
220
VS
BMWE93.0CSivsBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
330Cd
330xi
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd vs BMW E9 3.0CSi - car comparison - FastVsFaster