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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

318d (Stage 3)

233 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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203 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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180 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,295 km
    805 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
+39 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+29 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+21 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-0.8 s
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-2.1 s
7.1s-1.5 s
7.7s-0.9 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
20.4s-18.7 s
Calculated
23.8s-15.4 s
Calculated
27.2s-11.9 s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.3 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,295km805mi
Calculated
1,295km805mi
Calculated
1,295km805mi
Calculated
1,295km805mi
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
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
116g/km
116g/km
116g/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
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
23.8 s
27.2 s
39.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
6.5 s
254 km/h
158 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.1 s
244 km/h
152 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,295 km
805 mi
1,295 km
805 mi
1,295 km
805 mi
1,295 km
805 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
116 g/km
116 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 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 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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