Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,970kg4,343lb
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
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
495L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
63L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.9 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d 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 Touring (F31)330d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 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 Touring (F31)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
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 Touring (F31)330d5.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 3.3 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 Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,056 km
656 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
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

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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 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 Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
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
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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