Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2006-2007
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
286hp213kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
Ground clearance
144mm6in
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Trunk volume
450L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,385L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d has 28 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi 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 (E90)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 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)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 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)335d6.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 0.4 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)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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)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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 335d
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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