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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    670 km
    417 mi
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,165kg4,773lb
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
77.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km417mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,531mm178in
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
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
450L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
17.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,645 kg
3,627 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)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 0.1 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 Coupe (E92)335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 0.6 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)335i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
670 km
417 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
649 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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 Coupe (E92)335i
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
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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 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 Coupe (E92)335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 Coupe (E92)335i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
670 km
417 mi
649 km
404 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
232 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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