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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

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190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
295hp220kW+105 hp
228hp170kW+38 hp
257hp191kW+67 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+41 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+32 km/h
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
+31 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
54.8s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph+1.9 s
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.5s-0.8 s
6.1s-1.2 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-11.8 s
Calculated
20.2s-7.8 s
Calculated
18.7s-9.4 s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg 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
13.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,213km754mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
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
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
123g/km
123g/km
123g/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 320d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp4,000 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 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.2 s
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.5 s
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.2 s
18.7 s
28.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
11.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
14.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp has 105 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp: 105 hp (78 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 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 257 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
5.6 s
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.1 s
259 km/h
161 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
228 km/h
142 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.3 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
228 hp
170 kW
257 hp
191 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.5 s
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,213 km
754 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 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
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 320d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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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