Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km404mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
450L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
232g/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 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 75 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,465 kg
3,230 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 Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: 1.5 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 Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
649 km
404 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
656 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 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 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 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 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
649 km
404 mi
656 km
408 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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