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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsOpel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,839mm191in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
435L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,850L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

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 Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 19 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i6.7 s
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.1 s

Although Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.4 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.1 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
677 km
421 mi
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
7.1 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
577 km
358 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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