Car comparison

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

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
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
54.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
480L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
16.7 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (F30)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30)335i5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: 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 (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 3.0 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 (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
191 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 (F30)335i
833 km
518 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30)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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30) 335i 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 (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
833 km
518 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
191 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.

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 (F30) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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