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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,185kg4,817lb
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
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km404mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,531mm178in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume-
1,375L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
205g/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 (E91) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.1 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
105 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 (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
1,720 kg
3,792 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 (E91)335d
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 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 0.8 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 2.0 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
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
649 km
404 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
818 km
508 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
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 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/h5.5 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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/h5.5 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 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
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
649 km
404 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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