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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Power
306hp228kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L
CO2 emissions
205g/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) 330dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: 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)330d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 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)330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 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)330d
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 41 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 41 hp (31 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)330d
580 Nm
428 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 Touring (G21)330d
1,745 kg
3,847 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)330d
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 Touring (G21)330d5.4 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 3.2 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 Touring (G21)330d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
716 km
445 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,054 km
655 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 Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
5.4 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 Touring (G21)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
1,445 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 Touring (G21)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d 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 Touring (G21)330d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.4 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 Touring (G21)330d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 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
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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) 330d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 338 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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