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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

330i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 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
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
306hp228kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
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
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,713mm186in
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
205g/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 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.6 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
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 61 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 61 hp (45 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
1,595 kg
3,516 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
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 2008335i5.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: 0.3 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 1.0 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
716 km
445 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
756 km
470 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
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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