Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dvsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

320i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
150hp112kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
99.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
41.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,920mm115in
Front track-
1,541mm61in
Rear track-
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume-
520L
Max trunk volume
480L
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
41.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
150 hp
112 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i has 34 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
1,640 kg
3,616 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)318d
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
224 km/h
139 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 Gran Turismo (F34) 320i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d: 0.1 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 Sedan (G20)318d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i: 2.0 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)318d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
870 km
540 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
224 km/h
139 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)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d 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)318d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 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)318d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
870 km
540 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 Sedan (G20) 318dBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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