Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

325d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2013-2016
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,118 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best performance score
    57/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
218hp163kW
190hp142kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,118km694mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,824mm190in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,508mm59in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
40L
CO2 emissions-
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)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 Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
25.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d has 28 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,585 kg
3,494 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
120 hp/t
89 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,118 km
694 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
120 hp/t
89 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 Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,118 km
694 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
125 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 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.

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 Gran Turismo (F34) 325dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 284 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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