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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xivsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xiVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
435L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
58L
CO2 emissions-
243g/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 330xiVolvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xiVolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
28.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi has 11 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
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 2001330xi
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,495 kg
3,296 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 2001330xi
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 2001330xi6.8 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.8 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 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

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 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2001330xi
624 km
388 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi 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 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 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 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xiVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 330xiVolvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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