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

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 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
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
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) 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi: 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)330xi5,900 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)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
21.7 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi 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)330xi
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
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
1,595 kg
3,516 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)330xi
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 2022330i5.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi6.6 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) 330xi: 0.9 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
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi: 2.1 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
756 km
470 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
636 km
395 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
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 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/h5.7 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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
1,434 mm
56.5 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (75 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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