Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
258hp192kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
61L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d has 28 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)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 (G20)330i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (G20)330i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)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 (G20)330i5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d6.2 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 0.4 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 (G20)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 0.6 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 (G20)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
967 km
601 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 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 (G20)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 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 Sedan (G20)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 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 (G20)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 (G20)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 (G20) 330iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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