Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
272hp203kW
190hp142kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
40L
CO2 emissions-
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 82 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
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 Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,455 kg
3,208 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)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)330i6.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: 0.7 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)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 4.2 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 Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
724 km
450 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i 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)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.8 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)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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