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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    232 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    649 km
    404 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.9 s
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-5.7 s
Calculated
12.8s-4.3 s
Calculated
14.5s-2.7 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,531mm178in
4,531mm178in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,529mm60in
1,529mm60in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
450L
450L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
232g/km
232g/km
232g/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 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.8 s
14.5 s
17.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
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 (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 (Stage 3)459 hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
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
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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
232 g/km
232 g/km
232 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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