Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330ivsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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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 city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
656km408mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330iVolvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
23.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s

Although Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
656 km
408 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
164 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 (E46) 330i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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