Makes me feel so good seeing everyone still showing love for that wonderful E46. I have a 330i with the 5 speed stick that I just adore, titanium silver shining all the way 😊
As per my memory from tests done om other sites and magazines the F30 330i does 0-100 in 5.8sec and 0-160kmh in 13.3sec. The E90 330i (190kw) does 0-100 in 6.1sec and 0-160kmh in 15sec. The E46 330i does 0-100 in 6.5sec and 0-160 in 16.5sec. The E46 328i was noticeably slower it did 0-100 in 7.5sec and 0-160kmh in 18sec.
Sounds legit and in line with figures. F30 has more torque on large rpm range and is as powerful as the non LCI E90. E46 is the less powerful and tend to be at least as heavy. I own a 330 xi wagon so it is even slower than this E46 but I would not change anytime for the F30. Either the 335i or a 320d, power and IL6 or economy but not in between. And who cares being 2s faster when you have such power to drive on roads with much traffic and speed radars. Even with the E46, even with AWD and wagon body and a massive wieght of 1700 kg+, you end overtaking around 130-150 using third gear from 80. More than enough to make the headlines and be in trouble. Actually, I drove a 258 hp 330i for roughly 400 km and if I had to make a choice, I would go with the E90...engine with the E46 atmosphere. It's much more BMW and well built than E90 (but way far to be more reliable) but the E90 IL6 is definitely better than E46 one. Better noise, more responsive, higher rev limiter, better fuel economy
Moral Victory goes to the E46, it’s nearly as fast as the other two. Better built, Much better looking, sounds the best, handles better, and has the real Old School BMW feel.
@@zdendas13v2 The E90 sounds similar, but not equal. It has a slightly more metallic background noise, more in the line of an e46 M3, which is good, actually. It is quite likely that it handles better, too, but it is one of Bangle's creations and most of the BMW fan community has not forgiven Bangle for his heresies. Long live e46. The last proper 3 series.
@@RompehuevosCompulsivo I own a e90 328i 6mt, it feels very well built and looks good in my opinion. It looks miles better in real life than in pictures.
Most probably the rear wheel speed sensor is faulty. It will trigger abs fault while driving. Doesnt affect engine performance but it does deactive abs. Its either faulty or dirty which can be cleaned. But I would just replace it, its not expensive about €20, And do diy.
1:15 thats an easy diagnosis. When you see your speed surge like that and then you’re ABS light, brake warning light and traction light turns on at the same time. Its a 90% chance its a faulty wheel speed sensor.
I believe cars should not be too electronic. They should be mechanical, and easily fixed. Because their main purpose is transportation. You can have your electronics needs met with a laptop or phone, but not with a car. Because a car with as much electronics as a modern laptop is just trouble waiting to happen and an endless money pit
i know alot prefer the e46 but if we are just talking about the gen i think the e9x is a bit better its faster has atleast a couple new bels and wistle's and if we are talking m3 god i love that v8. personal prefrence
E9x V8 is a masterpiece, really, smooth in low revs with a nice, gentle, refined noise and wild at the upper end of the revs range with a screaming sound and an increasing and massive power. I could only seat on the right seat of a coupe and it took me 200m and a 50 km/h to be amazed and then after... the next 800 km were a delight. This V8 is fantastic....but so is the inline 6 of E36 and E46. My favourite is the E36 for being the first Dr jekkil and Mr hide M3 chasing Porsche with 4 persons confortably fitted in seats but choose one the 3 would be a bit like choosing one of your 3 kids. Though it's part of history, I'm far to be as enthusiastic for the E30 whose nowadays price is just a joke.
It’s partially down to Advances in Auto Gear shifting , the speed of the F30 changes are a lot quicker also it puts the Rpm back to around 5000 Rpm , also that E46 seems Lazy to rev out Id almost say it’s a 325i but 325i won’t hit 100kph in 2nd so I know it’s a 330. I have seen some that are quite happy to rev out . Your E46 might need a Service I have seen better .
I own a 330i F30 LCI manual and it sounds better than most think. One point of bashing is true, the steering is not as good as in the E90 and E81 i owned before. Everything else is better. Fuelconsumption is 27-29 mpg on my driving profile now in winter city-motorway ~ 50:50. Biuld quality after facelift is nice and feels solid. Quality of the E46 was a lot worse, especially chassis and damper. E90 was great, E81 to short wheelbase and the frameless doors in winter are bad. The video is bad for comparison. Please compare again under same conditions.
@infineon1985 but back then a 330i was known for being one of the strongest engines in smaller BMWs, a 3.0l straight six. The 330i badge actually had a meaning, now its just a downsized 4 zyl turbo which is very sad :(
E46 has the better, more robust engine despite being down on power. No BMW non M engine since has the same response and lack of drive train power loss. Thats why you see ZHP 330s with 235hp outperform any NA engine fitted to the E9x series. It is BMW's best ever engine outside of the motorsport division and they stopped making it because it cost so much to produce!
@@felixklassen9187 Best in exactly what?! Shit front and rear end. Shit and cheap dashboard and interior,crap build quality,crappy stance. Tell me one thing,that is good on E90 series! Dashboard used to be curved around the driver. It isn't on E90. You have to spend fortune to make it look a bit more acceptable. Up to date 8 haven't seen good looking E90.
Eleonik 76 It’s only in your eyes so it means nothing. You have a very superficial point of view. It’s better built quality than e46, safer car, stronger, more powerful, more spacious, design is more complex because it represents mix of classic, elegant and sporty look, design lines are just awesome, rear is really beautiful somehow beautifuly wide, hips have nice lines(looks like strong shoulders with muscles nicely shaped) Front is splendently made if you look at it from any angle, so nice and somehow low and long hood, just beautifully flat above the tyres, brilliant look! Materails inside are pretty solid, quality plastics on dashboard are soft and well made, doors are heavy with good materials as well. The ride is just magnificent with amazingly accurate steering, you can feel the road so good, heavy feeling of steering, definitly one of the best steerings ever, like in some sport car maybe, terrific feeling on highway, terrific in curves, you know where your tyres are at any time. I adore driving it on mountain roads. You simply can’t get bored of driving E90 , the car was so ahead of it’s time.
2:22 that is cheating. The Cars are nearly the same fast. But on the right side the Video cut away when the Car only have 190Kmh. And the left one drive to 200Kmh.
E46 330i is much faster than E46 328i. First i had 328i coupe and now i own a 330i convertible!. Due the fact the E46 330i convertible is even heavier then the coupe 328i, the 330i is much faster. He destroys his little brother. Imagine coupe against coupe. Then it would be 3rd degree rape! But 325i and 328i are much the same!
hodně záleží na konkrétní výbavě auta - el.sedačky,šíbr a pod,která váhu auta může o dost navýšit a tudíš zhoršit dynamiku,navíc 46ka má takřka prázdnou nádrž a oproti tomu E90 má plnou a F30 půlku nádrže
My friend had e46 330Ci manual i had e39 530AT in mtech and other buddy e90 convertible 328/330 N/A 6cyl manual and e46 was faster both of us and my e39 was faster 328 so how come here it was different ?
@@muldix so dtc has to be on then put it in first then clutch in and give gas till you feel the bump at the end and it wil automaticly keep the revs around 3,000 rpm
turbo L4 330i, what a shitbox... It says all about new car customers, all screens and giggles and couldn't care less about the most "useless" things (sarcasm), like the drivetrain, chassis, suspension scheme and so on... Long live BMW's NA straight 6, love my E90
The cars with straight six engines are 15-20 years old. They wouldn't just fuck an Audi of similar age in a straight line or round any bend, they'd murder them and dissolve the bodies.
Makes me feel so good seeing everyone still showing love for that wonderful E46. I have a 330i with the 5 speed stick that I just adore, titanium silver shining all the way 😊
The E90 breaking part way through the test was so typically BMW, it was beautiful. 😂
😂😂😂
doesn't matter which one is fast but belive in e46 it is more emotional than newer models❤️ one love for ever e46
So truue
So true i own E46 330i and feelings i have when i drive her are amazing i just love that car😍
No matter how’s fastest I would drive the e46 anytime
The e90 is newer and has a nicer interior
Ho provato e 90 ed e46. La e46 è la mia preferita. Migliore auto di tutte ❤️
Better with LS3 engine.
I have a 330i e46 and I want to make this swap
As per my memory from tests done om other sites and magazines the F30 330i does 0-100 in 5.8sec and 0-160kmh in 13.3sec. The E90 330i (190kw) does 0-100 in 6.1sec and 0-160kmh in 15sec. The E46 330i does 0-100 in 6.5sec and 0-160 in 16.5sec. The E46 328i was noticeably slower it did 0-100 in 7.5sec and 0-160kmh in 18sec.
Sounds legit and in line with figures. F30 has more torque on large rpm range and is as powerful as the non LCI E90. E46 is the less powerful and tend to be at least as heavy. I own a 330 xi wagon so it is even slower than this E46 but I would not change anytime for the F30. Either the 335i or a 320d, power and IL6 or economy but not in between. And who cares being 2s faster when you have such power to drive on roads with much traffic and speed radars. Even with the E46, even with AWD and wagon body and a massive wieght of 1700 kg+, you end overtaking around 130-150 using third gear from 80. More than enough to make the headlines and be in trouble. Actually, I drove a 258 hp 330i for roughly 400 km and if I had to make a choice, I would go with the E90...engine with the E46 atmosphere. It's much more BMW and well built than E90 (but way far to be more reliable) but the E90 IL6 is definitely better than E46 one. Better noise, more responsive, higher rev limiter, better fuel economy
Real world will be slower than those figures. They are optimistic
Moral Victory goes to the E46, it’s nearly as fast as the other two. Better built, Much better looking, sounds the best, handles better, and has the real Old School BMW feel.
The E90 sounds identical. Also I don't know if you driven both, but a lot of people are biased.
@@zdendas13v2 The E90 sounds similar, but not equal. It has a slightly more metallic background noise, more in the line of an e46 M3, which is good, actually. It is quite likely that it handles better, too, but it is one of Bangle's creations and most of the BMW fan community has not forgiven Bangle for his heresies.
Long live e46. The last proper 3 series.
@@RompehuevosCompulsivo I like E90 and I don't know who that Guy is
@@RompehuevosCompulsivo I own a e90 328i 6mt, it feels very well built and looks good in my opinion. It looks miles better in real life than in pictures.
E46. Ultimate Driving Machine
The e46 330 will never be far away. ✌🏾✌🏾
E46 m54 sounds best for me.
Got the e46 330i M paket. To much Love❤️
E46 330i manual remains the best
So fastest 330i is 1st the F30( 4 cylinder) then 2nd the E90, then 3rd the E46. It would be nice to post the times. Thanks for the video.
So we learned that:
1. Automatics shift faster than humans
2. More power = go faster
I thought the 330i F30 was a 6 cylinder turbo 🤔
@@ast5515 The f30 330i actually has less horsepower than the e90
F30 is favoured by its modern gearbox the e90 would be faster if using the same transmission
Most probably the rear wheel speed sensor is faulty. It will trigger abs fault while driving. Doesnt affect engine performance but it does deactive abs. Its either faulty or dirty which can be cleaned. But I would just replace it, its not expensive about €20, And do diy.
or it could be new axles on both corners, as well as new sensors lol sad face
Who cares about this. The E46 is still the best.
E92
@@BigBodyBenzMembr E90*
@@lew3839 e92 is coupe version of e90.... Its the same car
1:15 thats an easy diagnosis. When you see your speed surge like that and then you’re ABS light, brake warning light and traction light turns on at the same time. Its a 90% chance its a faulty wheel speed sensor.
E90 330i is king over e46. Superior chassis (aka sub frame) 255hp 221lb on the last na i6 n52 is rare and only for 2006 it seems in US. Special car.
Love my e90 N52 with Performance Exaust👌
You should try and make the races with rolling start from 50 km/h. It eliminates the wheelspin and therefore, you'll get far more accurate results.
I bought an E46 in 2022 after all reviews, l am glad to be driving the high performer BMW 330i E46 a/t.
Častý problém u e90, senzor úhlu naklopení volantu. Objeví se tlak v pneu, brzdy a kontrolka trakce. Potvrdí se to tím, že se nevracejí blinkry :D
I believe cars should not be too electronic. They should be mechanical, and easily fixed. Because their main purpose is transportation. You can have your electronics needs met with a laptop or phone, but not with a car. Because a car with as much electronics as a modern laptop is just trouble waiting to happen and an endless money pit
E46 and e90
A jak!
E90 the best for me (:
best value by miles
@@moist.teabag why I bought one, lexus was my first choice but similar performance and condition would have been 3-4k more.
i know alot prefer the e46 but if we are just talking about the gen i think the e9x is a bit better its faster has atleast a couple new bels and wistle's and if we are talking m3 god i love that v8. personal prefrence
E9x V8 is a masterpiece, really, smooth in low revs with a nice, gentle, refined noise and wild at the upper end of the revs range with a screaming sound and an increasing and massive power. I could only seat on the right seat of a coupe and it took me 200m and a 50 km/h to be amazed and then after... the next 800 km were a delight. This V8 is fantastic....but so is the inline 6 of E36 and E46. My favourite is the E36 for being the first Dr jekkil and Mr hide M3 chasing Porsche with 4 persons confortably fitted in seats but choose one the 3 would be a bit like choosing one of your 3 kids. Though it's part of history, I'm far to be as enthusiastic for the E30 whose nowadays price is just a joke.
the e46 needs to hit 6500rpm to show its full potential. The change to 6200-6300rpm penalizes it slightly.
I've noticed this too, it cuts off just when you think it's gaining power!
We should just suppose how fast could be e46 and e90 if it was zf 8hp instead of manual. That gearbox changes game
why f30 and e90 vs e46 you give start first and e46 leter ?
The sad thing is the e46 engine can take a lot more hp than this new crappy aluminum blocks
Love E46 yeeeah
The m54 engine in the e46 also had an aluminum block. The m52 in the e36 is the last to have an cast iron block, and only in the US market.
@@LOUNGELIQ m54 has Steel sleevs is better than cast iron😊
It’s partially down to Advances in Auto Gear shifting , the speed of the F30 changes are a lot quicker also it puts the Rpm back to around 5000 Rpm , also that E46 seems Lazy to rev out Id almost say it’s a 325i but 325i won’t hit 100kph in 2nd so I know it’s a 330. I have seen some that are quite happy to rev out . Your E46 might need a Service I have seen better .
Haha so typical BMW for the lights on the dash to pop up!
The only lights that are on is to say the traction control is off..
@@ESKATEUK watch again...e46 has a transmission code light if not mistaken. Then the e90 throws a ABS light after a pull.
haha yeah very reliable brand this
Beroni B no, only traction control and abs are off, you can manualy do it
would be nice to see how a 200kw 330i e90 would do.
I own a 330i F30 LCI manual and it sounds better than most think. One point of bashing is true, the steering is not as good as in the E90 and E81 i owned before. Everything else is better. Fuelconsumption is 27-29 mpg on my driving profile now in winter city-motorway ~ 50:50.
Biuld quality after facelift is nice and feels solid. Quality of the E46 was a lot worse, especially chassis and damper. E90 was great, E81 to short wheelbase and the frameless doors in winter are bad.
The video is bad for comparison. Please compare again under same conditions.
f30 sounds like a BMW no more :(
True :/
@infineon1985 but back then a 330i was known for being one of the strongest engines in smaller BMWs, a 3.0l straight six. The 330i badge actually had a meaning, now its just a downsized 4 zyl turbo which is very sad :(
@@driftlife5014 blame greta
E46 neměla v nádrží skoro nic a E90 skoro plno. Taková váha je znát 😁
Which engine does this E90 use ? N46? N52? 54?
N52
Two BMW-s and one Mitsubishi with no 4x4.
😂😂😂😂
It's pity to forget the 330i e92 200kw R6 direct injection ...
E46 and e90 are love, NA i6 for life. F30 is just depressing, turbo 4 lol
Lol me liking Bmw 4 and 6 cylinders, but I’m not weird.
Transmission and Turbo matters
What is that with the ABS? That happens when i get to high speeds as well
Imagine how fast the E46 would be if he would have let the handbrake go
Well i think the e90 n53 200 kW is even with the newer 330i 4cyl...
Swap the engine of E46 with E90's 258hp, you have the best of the best.
Or get catless headers, m50 manifold and tune 🎶🎶🎶
@@tiger_swami I'm not disrespecting the M54 but having 258hp stock is better than what M54 has tbh, besides you can kit that baby as well ;)
E46 has the better, more robust engine despite being down on power. No BMW non M engine since has the same response and lack of drive train power loss. Thats why you see ZHP 330s with 235hp outperform any NA engine fitted to the E9x series. It is BMW's best ever engine outside of the motorsport division and they stopped making it because it cost so much to produce!
I want to b48 zf8 swap a e36 but I’m not a follower
I'd take the E90 :D
You must be on drugs
@@eleonik76 e90 best ever built 3 BMW
@@felixklassen9187 e90 worst design, e92 is nice
@@felixklassen9187 Best in exactly what?! Shit front and rear end. Shit and cheap dashboard and interior,crap build quality,crappy stance. Tell me one thing,that is good on E90 series! Dashboard used to be curved around the driver. It isn't on E90. You have to spend fortune to make it look a bit more acceptable. Up to date 8 haven't seen good looking E90.
Eleonik 76 It’s only in your eyes so it means nothing. You have a very superficial point of view.
It’s better built quality than e46, safer car, stronger, more powerful, more spacious, design is more complex because it represents mix of classic, elegant and sporty look, design lines are just awesome, rear is really beautiful somehow beautifuly wide, hips have nice lines(looks like strong shoulders with muscles nicely shaped) Front is splendently made if you look at it from any angle, so nice and somehow low and long hood, just beautifully flat above the tyres, brilliant look! Materails inside are pretty solid, quality plastics on dashboard are soft and well made, doors are heavy with good materials as well. The ride is just magnificent with amazingly accurate steering, you can feel the road so good, heavy feeling of steering, definitly one of the best steerings ever, like in some sport car maybe, terrific feeling on highway, terrific in curves, you know where your tyres are at any time.
I adore driving it on mountain roads. You simply can’t get bored of driving E90 , the car was so ahead of it’s time.
I wish you could put G20 330i there as well
Nenad Ilic hopefully soon :)
Now imagine, the e46 with Turbo 🦧
2:22 that is cheating. The Cars are nearly the same fast. But on the right side the Video cut away when the Car only have 190Kmh. And the left one drive to 200Kmh.
E46 330i
Now, which looks best going down the track.... I think we all know the answer to that one
Wich is ?
@@DarkDanteZ subjective and doesn’t matter
E46 vs e90 not so much difference .. 190kmh.
And 330i is same speed than 328i e46, 328 lighter: aluminum block
E46 330i is much faster than E46 328i. First i had 328i coupe and now i own a 330i convertible!. Due the fact the E46 330i convertible is even heavier then the coupe 328i, the 330i is much faster. He destroys his little brother. Imagine coupe against coupe. Then it would be 3rd degree rape! But 325i and 328i are much the same!
Love the E46
Love the E90
Dont Like The F30
In 5-10 years: I love 2.0 f30s
Typical E90s fault with the ABS fault 😂
best 330ci e46
E90 & E46
Also our choice...
E46 for me
hodně záleží na konkrétní výbavě auta - el.sedačky,šíbr a pod,která váhu auta může o dost navýšit a tudíš zhoršit dynamiku,navíc 46ka má takřka prázdnou nádrž a oproti tomu E90 má plnou a F30 půlku nádrže
все поняли что е46 быстрее е90 ? у е90 фальшстарт и в процессе е46 сократила разрыв на 190 - скорость одинаковая, едут синхронно )))
Dont care if that f10 is quicker, it still isn’t as fun to drive as an e46 or e90.
F30 is the best
really?
That speedo is fucked on the e90
The E90 driver shifts slow
F30♥️❤️♥️
One car is manual one is automatic... WTF?
My friend had e46 330Ci manual i had e39 530AT in mtech and other buddy e90 convertible 328/330 N/A 6cyl manual and e46 was faster both of us and my e39 was faster 328 so how come here it was different ?
328 is a lot slower than 330 mate especially if it's a convertible ( even slower)
There’s something wrong with the e90 I can see it because I have the same.
Really? It’s slower you think?
MM Automotive yess it kinda bugged it’s really weird.
E46 all the way
What a totally pointless drive off. F30 v E90. The speedo gives up at about 185kmh.. Then it's guesswork. The E90 might have been last in all Versus.🙉
there is launch control on the e90 btw
??
@@muldix so dtc has to be on then put it in first then clutch in and give gas till you feel the bump at the end and it wil automaticly keep the revs around 3,000 rpm
turbo L4 330i, what a shitbox... It says all about new car customers, all screens and giggles and couldn't care less about the most "useless" things (sarcasm), like the drivetrain, chassis, suspension scheme and so on... Long live BMW's NA straight 6, love my E90
Arguably the most famous Bmw ever is inline 4 but keep talking
@@teemeaux3830 bmw S70/2, S85B50, S54B32, the list can go on... You're not that into engineering, don't you?
@@PhaceN52 over your head but ok fan boy
E90 is the Queen
❤️❤️
Yes drama Queen😂
E46 = cracked subframe
No thanks
E90 broke engine = No thanks😂
Subframe repair is easy
@@samym4925 rod bearings are easy too
N52b30!!!!
I sold my f30 330i for a e46 330i and i never ever regret it. f30 is quicker at start but so fucking boring compared to e46.
give them some money for gass omg
Do you want my account number?
E90
N54 335i ;)
1:12
Nice, driving 200km/h and error pops up. Heart attack.
170 kw bmw maybe LPG fuel is empty :)
ahmet arıkan no no no :))))
E90 abs problem ... xd
BMW e90 - Bring Mich Werkstatt...
e46
poor e90 jjjjjjejejeje
Why are these cars so slow. An audi a4 or a3 with a 2.0 engine is faster than these 3.0 straight 6 engines
:-D :-D :-D Good joke, man :)
@@muldix i was serious they do 6 to 7 seconds and get off the start way faster because of quattro
You r high i can tell
The cars with straight six engines are 15-20 years old. They wouldn't just fuck an Audi of similar age in a straight line or round any bend, they'd murder them and dissolve the bodies.
@@SampleTracks2224 :D :D :D
Can't even do 200 without an ABS light?
LOL
I have a e90 330 xdrive
Congrats! We recorded it also!
4... 140km/h😆
E 90 4th 205 kmh
@@ionv7885 z3 m coupe s54 armaroli engine 4th 245km\h
1:09 wtf happen lmao
Tesla Model S Teen Clan! ABS fail
F30 is four cylinder BS!
F80, no F30
Mario Arias F30 ✌🏼
F80 is the M3
E46 redlines at 6800rpm he is shifting under 6400
M54 engines have a rev limit of 6500
F30 is best 👌
Fastest car is the best car.
the f30 is a 2.0l =]]] and still better
Yes, it's faster, because it has turbocharger... Better? Oh c'mon
F30 330i has less hp than e90 330i