Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340dvsBMW 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 Touring (G21)

M340d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 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 Touring (G21)M340dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
340 hp
254 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d has 34 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
700 Nm
516 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 Touring (G21)M340d
1,880 kg
4,145 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 Touring (G21)M340d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)M340d4.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 0.6 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 Touring (G21)M340d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Touring (G21) M340d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 4.4 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 Touring (G21)M340d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 Touring (G21)M340d
1,017 km
632 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 Touring (G21)M340d
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 Touring (G21)M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Touring (G21) M340d 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 Touring (G21)M340d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 Touring (G21)M340d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Touring (G21)M340dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
1,017 km
632 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 Touring (G21) M340dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 400 km (248 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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