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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
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 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 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
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
+42 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+31 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+21 km/h
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

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 2) 257 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 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 2) 257 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 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 2)257 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 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 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
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
Drag race simulation
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

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
4.8 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

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
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

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
275 km/h
171 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
264 km/h
164 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/h6.6 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
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
275 km/h
171 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
264 km/h
164 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
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.

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
4.8 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

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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320d190 hp
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
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
1,188 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

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 2) 257 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320d 190 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 38 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 25 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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