Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
306hp228kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
51.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)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 Sedan (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i has 116 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)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 Sedan (F30)335i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
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)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 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)335i5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: 1.6 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 Sedan (F30)335i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: 3.4 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)335i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
732 km
455 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i 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)335i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 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)335i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 68 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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