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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i

  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
460L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,345L
Doors
5
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 Touring (E91) 330xiBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 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
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 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 (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 27 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
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 Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
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 Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i: 0.6 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 Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.2 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 Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
-
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 330i
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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