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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

330i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
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 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,465 kg
3,230 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 1.1 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 2.3 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
808 km
502 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI) Facelift 2022 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
808 km
502 mi
656 km
408 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 152 km (94 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

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