BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.1 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque580 Nm428 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.7 L/100 km50.0 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions140 g/km
- Best estimated range1,093 km679 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score74/100
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Most powerful306 hp228 kW
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Best power-to-weight188 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265hp198kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 580Nm428lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,630kg3,594lb |
| Gross weight | 2,255kg4,971lb | 2,150kg4,740lb |
| 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 | 50.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 55.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.7s Calculated | 17.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton Calculated | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,093km679mi Calculated | 692km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,531mm178in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,817mm72in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,421mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,760mm109in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,500mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | 1,529mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 135mm5in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 450L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 63L |
| CO2 emissions | 140g/km | 212g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.1 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.7 s | 17.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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 | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 179 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 265 hp 198 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 306 hp 228 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 41 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 41 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 5.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5.5 s |
Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 3.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 1,093 km 679 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 692 km 430 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 265 hp 198 kW | 5.1 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 265 hp 198 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.1 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,093 km 679 mi | 692 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 140 g/km | 212 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d | BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i |
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| Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,418 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d
- Has 180 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
- Emits 72 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Has 41 hp more
- Is 30 kg lighter
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
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