Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330d

265 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

328i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,073 km
    667 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
60.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,073km667mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
60L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
1,660 kg
3,660 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)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d5.6 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: 0.6 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)330d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: 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)330d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,073 km
667 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 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)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d 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)330d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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)330d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,073 km
667 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Touring (G21) 330dBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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