Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Power
313hp233kW
184hp137kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
47.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,531mm60in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
480L
-
Max trunk volume-
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
59L
CO2 emissions-
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d has 129 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: 129 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (F30)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 2.8 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 (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 0.9 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 (F30)335d
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,056 km
656 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
937 km
582 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F30)335d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 (F30)335d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d 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 (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 (F30)335d
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Power
313 hp
233 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
937 km
582 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Sedan (F30) 335dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Has 129 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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