Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
Power
286hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d has 55 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
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 Sedan (G20)330d
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
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 Sedan (G20)330d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
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 Sedan (G20)330d5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: 1.7 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 Sedan (G20)330d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: 4.9 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 Sedan (G20)330d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
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 Sedan (G20)330d
1,255 km
780 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
656 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 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 Sedan (G20)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 Sedan (G20)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d 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 Sedan (G20)330d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 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 Sedan (G20)330d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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
1,255 km
780 mi
656 km
408 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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 Sedan (G20) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 599 km (372 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Is 295 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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