Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330ivsSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001
VS

Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,994cc122cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,690mm67in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,455mm57in
Trunk volume
440L
353L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330iSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
103 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i has 20 hp more than Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: 20 hp (15 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 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)330i6.5 s
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i has more power, Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: 0.2 s.

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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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