Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

273 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    273 hp
    204 kW
  • Highest torque
    323 Nm
    238 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
273hp204kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
454L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V has 1 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 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 Sedan (E90)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 0.1 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 Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
273 hp
204 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 Sedan (E90) 330i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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