Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

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

New comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

328i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
24.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 13 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
1,660 kg
3,660 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 Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has more power, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 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 Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
-
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Gran Turismo (F34) 328i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi vs BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i - car comparison - FastVsFaster