Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 Touring (G21)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbocharged2015-2016

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
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
57L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 Touring (G21)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 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 Touring (G21)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
35.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d has 6 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
300 Nm
221 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 Touring (G21)320i
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
1,580 kg
3,483 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)320i
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: 0.3 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 (G21)320i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 1.3 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)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
967 km
601 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
1,188 km
738 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 Touring (G21)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Touring (G21)320i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.8 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)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
967 km
601 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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