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

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L
CO2 emissions-
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 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 has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 20 hp (15 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,645 kg
3,627 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 0.2 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 3.9 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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

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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330dBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
1,017 km
632 mi
649 km
404 mi
CO2 score
-
232 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 368 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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