
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015
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| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp |
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| 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 | 244 km/h 152 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 150 hp 112 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 512 Nm 378 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 448 Nm 330 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 215 km/h 134 mph |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.5 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,295 km 805 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,295 km 805 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,295 km 805 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | 1,295 km 805 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 3)233 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 2)203 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d (Stage 1)180 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015318d150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 2) 203 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d (Stage 1) 180 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 318d 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.70 LC100 km | 7.70 LC100 km | 7.70 LC100 km | 7.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,155 LC/year | 1,155 LC/year | 1,155 LC/year | 1,155 LC/year |
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