Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

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)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
450L
Max trunk volume-
1,375L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
205g/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 Touring (E91) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 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)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
170 km/h
105 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)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 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)335d
580 Nm
428 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)335d
1,720 kg
3,792 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)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)335d6.3 s

Although BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 0.2 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 Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 1.0 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 Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 Touring (E91)335d
818 km
508 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 Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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 Touring (E91)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d 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 Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 Touring (E91) 335d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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