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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
440L
Doors
2
4
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 Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 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 2003330Ci
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,430 kg
3,153 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 2003330Ci
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2003330Ci6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i6.5 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 (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

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 2003330Ci
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 2003330Ci
692 km
430 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i 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 2003330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 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 2003330Ci
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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