BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i
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) 330i
- Lightest1,565 kg3,450 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions147 g/km
- Best estimated range908 km564 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score74/100
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.5 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful306 hp228 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight188 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score65/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 258hp192kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,565kg3,450lb |
| Gross weight | 2,150kg4,740lb | 2,155kg4,751lb |
| 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 | 55.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 53.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.1s Calculated | 16.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated | 256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 692km430mi Calculated | 908km564mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,531mm178in | 4,709mm185in |
| Width | 1,817mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760mm109in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,500mm59in | 1,573mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in | 1,567mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 135mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 450L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 212g/km | 147g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.1 s | 16.8 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 | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.4 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 179 km/h 111 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 306 hp 228 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 258 hp 192 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 48 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 48 hp (36 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 1,565 kg 3,450 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 5.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 5.5 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 2.6 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 692 km 430 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 908 km 564 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.5 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 258 hp 192 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 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 (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 |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 258 hp 192 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.5 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 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 692 km 430 mi | 908 km 564 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 212 g/km | 147 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Has 48 hp more
- Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i
- Is 65 kg lighter
- Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
- Emits 65 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
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