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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
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Trunk volume
480L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i has 27 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,540 kg
3,395 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)330i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 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 (G20)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 3.8 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 (G20)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
967 km
601 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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) 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)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
967 km
601 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (G20) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 331 km (206 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

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