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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,135 km
    705 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,405kg5,302lb
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
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
1,135km705mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
177g/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 (F31) 335iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
16.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (F31)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
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

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 (F31)335i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 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 (F31)335i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
789 km
491 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,135 km
705 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.2 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 (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 (G21)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d 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 (F31)335i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 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 (F31)335i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
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
Range score
789 km
491 mi
1,135 km
705 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
156 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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