Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

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

New comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 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
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,624mm182in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
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
15.8 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 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
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 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 (G20)330d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
1,520 kg
3,351 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)330d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5.5 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 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)330d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: 2.5 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)330d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
1,255 km
780 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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 (G20)330d
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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 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)330d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)330d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,255 km
780 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 (G20) 330dBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range

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 (F30) 335i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 33 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

330d
330d
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dvsBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330d
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
330d
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dvsBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
330d
330d
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dvsBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
335i
330d
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
330d
330i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)330i
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
330d
330i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
335i
335i
VS
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335ivsBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i - car comparison - FastVsFaster