BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)
330xi
231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i
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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2005
Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.8 s
- Fastest top speed243 km/h151 mph
- Most powerful231 hp172 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption13.8 L/100 km17.0 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk435 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score55/100
- Best practicality score81/100
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
- Lightest1,535 kg3,384 lb
- Best power-to-weight150 hp/t112 kW/t6.6 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Best economy score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231hp172kW | 231hp172kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,665kg3,671lb | 1,535kg3,384lb |
| Gross weight | 2,165kg4,773lb | 2,035kg4,486lb |
| Top speed | 243 km/h 151 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph Calculated | 69.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.8s Calculated | 24.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton Calculated | 195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 643km399mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,478mm176in | 4,478mm176in |
| Width | 1,739mm68in | 1,739mm68in |
| Height | 1,409mm55in | 1,409mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725mm107in | 2,725mm107in |
| Front track | 1,471mm58in | 1,471mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,483mm58in | 1,483mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 435L | 435L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,345L | 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 (E46) 330xiBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 5,900 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 5,900 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.8 s | 7.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.8 s | 24.8 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h 151 mph | 243 km/h 151 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 | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.5 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.8 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 162 km/h 101 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 231 hp 172 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 231 hp 172 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 1,535 kg 3,384 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 243 km/h 151 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 6.8 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 7.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 139 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | 231 hp 172 kW | 6.8 s | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | 231 hp 172 kW | 7.2 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi | BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 231 hp 172 kW | 231 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.8 s | 7.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 243 km/h 151 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb | 1,535 kg 3,384 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 643 km 399 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 139 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 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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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
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) Facelift 2001 330i
- Is 130 kg lighter
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
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