Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330ivsBMW 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 (G21)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    894 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
894km555mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
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Trunk volume
500L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L
CO2 emissions
151g/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 Touring (G21) 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 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 (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i 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 (G21) 330i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
400 Nm
295 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 (G21)330i
1,640 kg
3,616 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 (G21)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G21)330i5.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i: 1.4 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 (G21)330i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i: 3.2 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 (G21)330i
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

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
894 km
555 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G21)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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

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 (G21)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 (G21)330i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 (G21)330i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
894 km
555 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 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 (G21) 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i

  • Is 170 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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