Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsOpel Vectra C · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

230 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.0s
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
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
560km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Max trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L

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 330iOpel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i has 1 hp more than Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 1 hp (1 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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)Facelift 2001330i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,495 kg
3,296 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.8 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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 Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
560 km
348 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
250 km/h
155 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 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 (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.3 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2001330iOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
560 km
348 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 330iOpel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
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

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (82 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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