Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 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 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2009-2010
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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
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
1,529mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
-
Trunk volume
450L
410L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5.6 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 0.9 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
692 km
430 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 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
5.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 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
692 km
430 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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