Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
374hp279kW
313hp233kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
1,056km656mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,624mm182in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340iBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i has 61 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (G20)M340i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G20)M340i4.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d: 0.4 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 (G20)M340i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i: 1.6 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 Sedan (G20)M340i
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
843 km
524 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
1,056 km
656 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
313 hp
233 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G20)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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

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 (G20)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 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 (G20)M340i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 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 Sedan (G20)M340i
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335d
Power
374 hp
279 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
843 km
524 mi
1,056 km
656 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G20) M340iBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 213 km (132 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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