Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335i

306 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,170kg4,784lb
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
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
1,056km656mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,624mm182in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
14.8 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
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,630 kg
3,594 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)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)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 (E90)335i5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i: 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)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i: 4.1 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)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
663 km
412 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,056 km
656 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW
4.8 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 (E90)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 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)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 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)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
1,056 km
656 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 392 km (244 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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