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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi (Stage 3)

459 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi (Stage 2)

398 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi (Stage 1)

361 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
48.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-5.6 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.2 s
Calculated
14.1s-2.6 s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,520mm178in
4,520mm178in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
460L
460L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.5 s
14.1 s
16.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
4.9 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (E90)335xi306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp 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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.4 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)335xi (Stage 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
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
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 306 hp
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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