Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsToyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6

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

Toyota Camry VI (XV40)

3.5i V6

277 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

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
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
272hp203kW
277hp207kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
535L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iToyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V66,200 rpm4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
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
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
277 hp
207 kW

Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6 has 5 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 5 hp (4 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
346 Nm
255 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
1,685 kg
3,715 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V66.8 s

Although Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6 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 Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 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 Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 1.2 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
707 km
439 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
277 hp
207 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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) 330iToyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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