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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 320i

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

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i

  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    819 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
231hp172kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
819km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L

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 330xiBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i5,000-6,400 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
26.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi has 47 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
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 (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
1,515 kg
3,340 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 2001330xi
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
235 km/h
146 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 2001330xi6.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i: 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 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 2.7 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 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 2001330xi
636 km
395 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
819 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 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)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
819 km
509 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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