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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,070kg4,564lb
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
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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Trunk volume
500L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
61L
CO2 emissions
146g/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 (G21) 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
20.6 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
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 (G21)330i
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 (G21)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5.9 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i: 0.6 s.

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 (G21)330i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 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 Touring (G21)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
922 km
573 mi
-
CO2 score
146 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 (G21) 330i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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