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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i

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
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

330i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    728 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
272hp203kW
255hp190kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
728km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
137mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L

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 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
170 km/h
106 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 17 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 17 hp (13 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
1,702 kg
3,752 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i5.6 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 0.5 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)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 0.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
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)330i
724 km
450 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
728 km
453 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
255 hp
190 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 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)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 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
728 km
453 mi
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
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) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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