Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dvsBMW M1 (E26) 3.5

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 M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • 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
  • 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 overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
286hp213kW
277hp207kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
20.7s
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
61L
116L
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 M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: Power / Torque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has 9 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 9 hp (7 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s

Although BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has more power, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 0.3 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 6.3 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
899 km
559 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
286 hp
213 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
924 km
574 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW M1 (E26) 3.5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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