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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speed

  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 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
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5-speedBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
440L
Doors
2
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 Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speedBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci 6-speedPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speed: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci 6-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5-speed5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5-speedBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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
23.9 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5-speed
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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 2003330Ci5-speed
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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 2003330Ci5-speed
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
1,400 kg
3,086 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 2003330Ci5-speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
250 km/h
155 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 2003330Ci5-speed6.5 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed6.5 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 2003330Ci5-speed
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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 2003330Ci5-speed
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 2003330Ci5-speed
700 km
435 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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 2003330Ci5-speed
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 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 2003330Ci5-speed
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 Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

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 2003330Ci5-speed
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speed 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 2003330Ci5-speed
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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 2003330Ci5-speed
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 2003330Ci5-speedBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6-speed
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
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
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
Range score
700 km
435 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speedBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci 6-speed
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci 5-speed

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 km (5 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 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci 6-speed

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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