BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.8 s
- Fastest top speed250 km/h155 mph Unrestricted240 km/h149 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,455 kg3,208 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
- Best performance score57/100
- Best economy score95/100
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d
- Most powerful218 hp163 kW
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight135 hp/t101 kW/t7.4 kg/hp
- Best estimated range1,118 km694 mi
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 218hp163kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,455kg3,208lb | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Gross weight | 2,085kg4,597lb | 2,185kg4,817lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 63.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated | 87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.9s Calculated | 28.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.7s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated | 279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 889km552mi Calculated | 1,118km694mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,824mm190in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,828mm72in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,508mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,920mm115in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in | 1,586mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 136mm5in | 165mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 520L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,600L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 57L |
| CO2 emissions | 117g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.9 s | 28.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.5 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.7 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 166 km/h 103 mph | 155 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 218 hp 163 kW |
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d has 28 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: 28 hp (21 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 1,455 kg 3,208 lb |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 240 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 6.8 s |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 6.8 s |
Although BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 889 km 552 mi |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 1,118 km 694 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 190 hp 142 kW | 6.8 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 218 hp 163 kW | 6.8 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d | BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 218 hp 163 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.8 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,455 kg 3,208 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 889 km 552 mi | 1,118 km 694 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 117 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d | BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.88 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,181 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
- Is 160 kg lighter
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d
- Has 28 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
- Has 40 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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