Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xivsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
231hp172kW
233hp174kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
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Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xiHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
31.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has 2 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 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)330xi
247 km/h
153 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 km/h
140 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)330xi6.6 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

Although Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 1.3 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)330xi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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)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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
231 hp
172 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 330xi
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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