BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 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 (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
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Best power-to-weight188 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.1 L/100 km18.0 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions212 g/km
- Best estimated range692 km430 mi
- Largest trunk450 L
- Best performance score65/100
- Best economy score82/100
BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i
- Best overall score70/100
- Best practicality score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,690kg3,726lb |
| 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 | 58.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.1s Calculated | 18.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated | 237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 692km430mi Calculated | 643km399mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,531mm178in | 4,520mm178in |
| Width | 1,817mm72in | 1,817mm72in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,418mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760mm109in | 2,760mm109in |
| Front track | 1,500mm59in | 1,500mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in | 1,513mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 450L | 450L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,375L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 63L |
| CO2 emissions | 212g/km | 235g/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 Touring (E91) 335i: 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 Touring (E91)335i | 5,800 rpm | 1,300-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.1 s | 18.0 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 Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.4 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 179 km/h 111 mph | 176 km/h 109 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 Touring (E91)335i | 306 hp 228 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 Touring (E91)335i | 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 Touring (E91)335i | 1,690 kg 3,726 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 Touring (E91)335i | 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 Touring (E91)335i | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: 0.2 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 Touring (E91)335i | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: 0.7 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 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 Touring (E91)335i | 643 km 399 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 Touring (E91)335i | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.7 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 Touring (E91)335i |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Touring (E91)335i | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 5.7 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 Touring (E91)335i | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i | BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.5 s | 5.7 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 | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 692 km 430 mi | 643 km 399 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 212 g/km | 235 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 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 Touring (E91) 335i |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 2,573 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
- Is 60 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 49 km (31 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 23 g/km less CO2
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
BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
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