Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
231hp172kW
156hp116kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
952km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
435L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L

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 (G21) 318iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
38.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi has 75 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
1,570 kg
3,461 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)330xi
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
220 km/h
137 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)330xi6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 1.9 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 (E46)330xi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 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)330xi
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
1,409 mm
55.5 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
-
952 km
591 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) 318i
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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