Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330CivsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003
VS

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

192 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330CiToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
231hp172kW
192hp143kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,215kg2,679lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
440L
365L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330CiToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-SportPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci: 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)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 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)330CiToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
30.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci has 39 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) 330Ci: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
300 Nm
221 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)330Ci
1,400 kg
3,086 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)330Ci
247 km/h
153 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)330Ci7.0 s
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 0.4 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)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci: 1.2 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)330Ci
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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)330Ci
656 km
408 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)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
247 km/h
153 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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) 330Ci 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)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 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)330Ci
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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)330CiToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
231 hp
172 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 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
656 km
408 mi
655 km
407 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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) 330CiToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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