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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

320d (Stage 3)

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163 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    253 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)253 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
Power
253hp188kW+90 hp
220hp164kW+57 hp
196hp146kW+33 hp
163hp122kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+31 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+20 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
60.3s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s-10.4 s
Calculated
20.0s-7.8 s
Calculated
22.6s-5.2 s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
448Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
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
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
127mm5in
127mm5in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L

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) 253 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 220 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 196 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 220 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 196 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)253 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 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)253 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.0 s
22.6 s
27.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 hp has 90 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 hp: 90 hp (67 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) 253 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 220 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 196 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)253 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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 2015320d (Stage 3)253 hp
253 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
266 km/h
165 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
196 hp
146 kW
7.0 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
163 hp
122 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 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
1,416 mm
55.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 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)253 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.8 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 2015320d (Stage 3)253 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)253 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)220 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)196 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d163 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
220 hp
164 kW
196 hp
146 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
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
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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) 253 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 220 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 196 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 163 hp
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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

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