Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

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 Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
272hp203kW
258hp192kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,385L
Doors
4
5
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) 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 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 Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
165 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 Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 14 hp (10 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 Touring (E91)330xi
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)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 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 Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 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 Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 0.5 s.

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 Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

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 Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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 Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
272 hp
203 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 330i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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