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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi

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
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
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
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
435L
Max trunk volume-
1,345L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

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 Touring (E46) 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: 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 Touring (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 (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
23.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 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 Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 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 Touring (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 (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
1,665 kg
3,671 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 Touring (E46)330xi
243 km/h
151 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 Touring (E46)330xi6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: 0.2 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)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

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 Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 Touring (E46)330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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) Facelift 2001 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) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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