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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330ivsVolvo S70 2.3 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

Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,390mm55in
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 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
168 km/h
104 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 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo has 19 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 Turbo: 19 hp (14 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 Turbo
350 Nm
258 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 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s

Although Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo 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 Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
692 km
430 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
170 hp/t
127 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

  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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