Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsLexus ES V (XV40) 350

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

Lexus ES V (XV40)

350

275 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iLexusES V (XV40)350
Power
272hp203kW
275hp205kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Max trunk volume-
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iLexus ES V (XV40) 350PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
LexusES V (XV40)3506,200 rpm-6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iLexusES V (XV40)350
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
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
275 hp
205 kW

Lexus ES V (XV40) 350 has 3 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: 3 hp (2 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
344 Nm
254 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
1,635 kg
3,605 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusES V (XV40)3506.8 s

Although Lexus ES V (XV40) 350 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 Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: 0.7 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iLexusES V (XV40)350
Power
272 hp
203 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 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

Lexus ES V (XV40) 350

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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