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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

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
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
231hp172kW
150hp112kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
435L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
40L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
42.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
144 km/h
89 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i has 81 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 81 hp (60 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,650 kg
3,638 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
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
217 km/h
135 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 2001330i7.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 1.7 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 5.0 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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
643 km
399 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
833 km
518 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
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
217 km/h
135 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/h7.2 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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