
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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp |
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| Power | 295hp220kW+105 hp | 257hp191kW+67 hp | 228hp170kW+38 hp | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm | 560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,515kg3,340lb | 1,515kg3,340lb | 1,515kg3,340lb | 1,515kg3,340lb |
| Gross weight | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 264 km/h 164 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-9.5 s Calculated | 61.0s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 64.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-2.1 s Calculated | 66.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s-1.8 s | 6.1s-1.3 s | 6.6s-0.8 s | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.1s-11.1 s Calculated | 18.5s-8.6 s Calculated | 21.0s-6.2 s Calculated | 27.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.7 s Calculated | 5.9s-1.2 s Calculated | 6.3s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.1s 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 | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg 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 | 13.5s-1.8 s Calculated | 14.1s-1.2 s Calculated | 14.5s-0.8 s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated | 125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 422Nm/t283lb-ft/ton Calculated | 370Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated | 264Nm/t177lb-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 |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 57L | 57L | 57L | 57L |
| CO2 emissions | 126g/km | 126g/km | 126g/km | 126g/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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 6.3 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.6 s | 7.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.1 s | 18.5 s | 21.0 s | 27.2 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 264 km/h 164 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.4 s | 9.7 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 12.0 s | 12.3 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.1 s | 14.5 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph | 168 km/h 104 mph | 157 km/h 98 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 295 hp 220 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 257 hp 191 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 228 hp 170 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 190 hp 142 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 640 Nm 472 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 264 km/h 164 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 233 km/h 145 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 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.
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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 169 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 125 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 1,188 km 738 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 295 hp 220 kW | 5.6 s | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 257 hp 191 kW | 6.1 s | 264 km/h 164 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 228 hp 170 kW | 6.6 s | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.4 s | 233 km/h 145 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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.
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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 7.4 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 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | 169 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | 125 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 295 hp 220 kW | 257 hp 191 kW | 228 hp 170 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 640 Nm 472 lb-ft | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.6 s | 7.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 264 km/h 164 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb | 1,515 kg 3,340 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,188 km 738 mi | 1,188 km 738 mi | 1,188 km 738 mi | 1,188 km 738 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 126 g/km | 126 g/km | 126 g/km | 126 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 | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 169 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 125 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 3) 295 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 2) 257 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp |
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| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year |
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