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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335i

306 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
460L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 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)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,540 kg
3,395 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)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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)335i5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 1.1 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 Sedan (E90)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
663 km
412 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
1,434 mm
56.5 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 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)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 Sedan (E90)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 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
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

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 Sedan (E90) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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