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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    196 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
398hp297kW+92 hp
459hp342kW+153 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.2 s
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-0.8 s
4.4s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.5 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.7s-4.1 s
Calculated
11.4s-5.4 s
Calculated
14.4s-2.4 s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
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
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
450L
450L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
196g/km
196g/km
196g/km
196g/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 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 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 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • 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 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 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 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 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 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
4.6 s
4.2 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
11.4 s
14.4 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.0 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 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 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 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
265 km/h165 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: 1.3 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 2)398 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 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 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 2)398 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.6 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 2)398 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i306 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
459 hp
342 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
196 g/km
196 g/km
196 g/km
196 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
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 306 hp
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

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