BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful306 hp228 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,535 kg3,384 lb
- Best power-to-weight199 hp/t149 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Best estimated range750 km466 mi
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score66/100
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions188 g/km
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,535kg3,384lb | 1,640kg3,616lb |
| Gross weight | 2,055kg4,530lb | 2,210kg4,872lb |
| 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 | 77.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.8s Calculated | 20.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated | 244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 750km466mi Calculated | 741km460mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,531mm178in | 4,824mm190in |
| Width | 1,817mm72in | 1,828mm72in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,508mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760mm109in | 2,920mm115in |
| Front track | 1,500mm59in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in | 1,586mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 144mm6in | 165mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 450L | 520L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,600L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 196g/km | 188g/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 335i: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.8 s | 20.5 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 | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 180 km/h 112 mph | 168 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 306 hp 228 kW |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 306 hp 228 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 1,535 kg 3,384 lb |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 750 km 466 mi |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 741 km 460 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.7 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i |
| 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 5.7 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 | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 750 km 466 mi | 741 km 460 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 196 g/km | 188 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i | BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i |
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| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.17 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year | 2,126 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Is 105 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 70 L more trunk volume
- Emits 8 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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