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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

265 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    355 Nm
    262 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
231hp172kW
265hp198kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
355Nm262lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
55L
CO2 emissions-
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 has 34 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
355 Nm
262 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,445 kg
3,186 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)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
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)Facelift 2001330i6.5 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 0.4 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)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 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)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
692 km
430 mi
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 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)Facelift 2001330i
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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 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)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 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)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 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)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
-
258 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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) Facelift 2001 330iMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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