Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
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Trunk volume
500L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L
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) 330dBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
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)330d
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 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)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 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)330d5.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 1.2 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)330d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
1,445 mm
56.9 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
1,054 km
655 mi
-
CO2 score
146 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 330d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • 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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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