Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,970kg4,343lb
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
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
440L
460L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
18.9 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 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 Coupe (E92)335d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
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 Coupe (E92)335d5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 0.2 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 Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 2.1 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 Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
924 km
574 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 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 Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
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

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 Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d 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 Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 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 Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
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
Range score
924 km
574 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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