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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Power
374hp279kW
306hp228kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,375L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
18.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i has 68 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)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 Touring (G21)M340i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
1,690 kg
3,726 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)M340i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: 1.2 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 Touring (G21)M340i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: 2.2 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 (G21)M340i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
776 km
482 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 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)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

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 (G21)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 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 (G21)M340i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.7 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 (G21)M340i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
776 km
482 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
235 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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) M340iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i

  • Is 80 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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