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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

318d (Stage 3)

233 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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318d (Stage 2)

203 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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318d (Stage 1)

180 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
512Nm378lb-ft+192 Nm
448Nm330lb-ft+128 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft+80 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+48 km/h
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
+28 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
+20 km/h
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-2.1 s
7.3s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
20.7s-22.5 s
Calculated
25.3s-17.9 s
Calculated
29.2s-14.1 s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-2.0 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,811mm71in
1,811mm71in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 1) 180 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
25.3 s
29.2 s
43.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 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 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 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 (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.8 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 (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
448 Nm
330 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 1) 180 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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