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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335dvsVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

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

Volvo XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

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
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
286hp213kW
285hp213kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,375L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335dVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
34.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has 1 hp more than Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 1 hp (1 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
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 Touring (E91)335d
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.3 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 Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 3.8 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
609 km
378 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335dVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 335dVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 64 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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