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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
VS

Volvo S60 II

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,698kg3,743lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
450L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
68L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
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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 335iVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.0 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 2 hp more than Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 2 hp (1 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
1,698 kg
3,743 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 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 Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 0.8 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
682 km
424 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.1 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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.

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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.1 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
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 40 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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