Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328ivsBMW X5 (F15) 35d

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

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

328i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

35d

255 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW X5 (F15) 35d

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
245hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
2,236kg4,930lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,903kg6,400lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,824mm190in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,508mm59in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
85L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328iBMW X5 (F15) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)35d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMWX5 (F15)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
42.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX5 (F15)35d
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X5 (F15) 35d has 10 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 X5 (F15) 35d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)35d
560 Nm
413 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)328i
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMWX5 (F15)35d
2,236 kg
4,930 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)328i
247 km/h
153 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)328i6.2 s
BMWX5 (F15)35d6.8 s

Although BMW X5 (F15) 35d has more power, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW X5 (F15) 35d: 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35d
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i and BMW X5 (F15) 35d: 2.6 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 Gran Turismo (F34)328i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)35d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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)328i
882 km
548 mi
BMWX5 (F15)35d
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35d
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i 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)328i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMWX5 (F15)35d
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)328iBMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
2,236 kg
4,930 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 Gran Turismo (F34) 328iBMW X5 (F15) 35d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i

  • Is 576 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (F15) 35d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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