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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Ci

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
460L
410L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi has 75 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
1,430 kg
3,153 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)335xi
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)335xi5.4 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 1.1 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 1.1 L/100 km.

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)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
618 km
384 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 335xiBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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