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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,185kg4,817lb
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
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg 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
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
146g/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 335iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
18.5 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 48 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
1,575 kg
3,472 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: 0.4 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 2.7 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
692 km
430 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
922 km
573 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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 (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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 (G21)330i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.9 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 (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 (G21)330i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 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
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
922 km
573 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 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 Touring (G21) 330i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 66 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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