Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CdvsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

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

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

192 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

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 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
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
204hp152kW
192hp143kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,215kg2,679lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,480mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
365L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
55L

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 330CdToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-SportPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
30.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
95 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd has 12 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd: 12 hp (9 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
180 Nm
133 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
1,215 kg
2,679 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7.4 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 0.7 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
655 km
407 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
204 hp
152 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
655 km
407 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 330CdToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Cd

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Cd
Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

330Cd
328Ci
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
2.0 Turbo
VS
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportvsToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
330Cd
328i
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
330Cd
325ti
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
2.0 V6 TB
VS
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportvsAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
330Cd
325Ci
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
2.5 20V T
VS
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportvsVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
330Cd
335d
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
330Cd
330xi
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
1.8 T
VS
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportvsAUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
330Cd
330xi
VS
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CdvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
3.0 V6
VS
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportvsPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Cd vs Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport - car comparison - FastVsFaster