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BMW 330i vs BMW 540i
| Category | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 231 / 228 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 300 / 221 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1504 / 3316 | 1736 / 3827 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 154 / 151 | 165 / 162 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.50 | 1:23.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.2 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.8 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 37.9 s | 35.0 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 54.9 s | 43.5 s |
| 1000 m | 26.8 s | 25.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.4 s | 15.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 96.3 mph | 14.3 s @ 96.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.2 s @ 118.7 mph | 24.5 s @ 121.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 8.3 s |
| 40 - 60 kph | 1.7 s | 1.2 s |
| 40 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 2.9 s |
| 40 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 40 - 120 kph | 10.4 s | 7.2 s |
| 40 - 140 kph | 13.3 s | 10.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 19.5 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 330i (E46) | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
540i is the fastest by a small margin.
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