Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dvsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8

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

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 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)335dLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
286hp213kW
290hp216kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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 (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 4 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 4 hp (3 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 0.1 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)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 1.1 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)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
813 km
505 mi
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 mi

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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (E90)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
977 km
607 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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) 335dLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 146 Nm more
  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 163 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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