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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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
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
    5.4 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • 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
1,615kg3,560lb
1,698kg3,743lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
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
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
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
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 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
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 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
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 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
1,615 kg
3,560 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5.4 s
VolvoS60 II3.0 T66.1 s

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: 0.7 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
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: 1.1 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
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
716 km
445 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
5.4 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/h5.4 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
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/h5.4 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
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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
5.4 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
716 km
445 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 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.

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 335iVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 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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