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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
286hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
450L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,375L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335dBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has 55 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,610 kg
3,549 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 Touring (E91)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d6.3 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 0.5 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 Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 2.4 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 Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
818 km
508 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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 Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Touring (E91) 335dBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 194 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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