Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330ivsNissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y34)

3.0i V6

240 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    309 Nm
    228 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330iNissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V66,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
27.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
309 Nm
228 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (E46)330i
247 km/h
153 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
235 km/h
146 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 (E46)330i7.0 s
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V67.5 s

Although Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 0.5 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 Sedan (E46)330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 1.8 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 (E46)330i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
656 km
408 mi
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
247 km/h
153 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 (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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 (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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 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 Sedan (E46)330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
702 km
436 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (E46) 330iNissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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