Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320ivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,239 km
    770 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
170hp127kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
1,239km770mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
57L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
36.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
170 hp
127 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
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 Sedan (G20)320i
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
1,595 kg
3,516 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 Sedan (G20)320i
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i7.7 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d7.7 s

Although BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Sedan (G20)320i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 1.8 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 Sedan (G20)320i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
922 km
573 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
1,239 km
770 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 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 Sedan (G20)320i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 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 Sedan (G20)320i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d 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 Sedan (G20)320i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 Sedan (G20)320i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
922 km
573 mi
1,239 km
770 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Sedan (G20) 320iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 317 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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