Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xivsPeugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V

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

Peugeot 607

3.0 V6 24V

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Largest trunk
    481 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiPeugeot6073.0 V6 24V
Power
231hp172kW
207hp154kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,539mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
481L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xiPeugeot 607 3.0 V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V6,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiPeugeot6073.0 V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
28.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
153 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi has 24 hp more than Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi: 24 hp (18 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
285 Nm
210 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
240 km/h
149 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi and Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V: 1.5 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)330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xi
636 km
395 mi
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
816 km
507 mi

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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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)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
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi 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)330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.1 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)330xi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Peugeot6073.0 V6 24V
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330xiPeugeot6073.0 V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
816 km
507 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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) 330xiPeugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 24V

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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