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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330CivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

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 Gran Turismo (F34)

328i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
231hp172kW
245hp183kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

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 Gran Turismo (F34) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: 14 hp (10 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
350 Nm
258 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
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
1,660 kg
3,660 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
247 km/h
153 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 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 2003330Ci
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 2.2 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 2003330Ci
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
700 km
435 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
882 km
548 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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
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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 330CiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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