
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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp |
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| Power | 276hp206kW+92 hp | 239hp178kW+55 hp | 217hp162kW+33 hp | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm | 392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm | 354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm | 290Nm214lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb |
| Gross weight | 2,005kg4,420lb | 2,005kg4,420lb | 2,005kg4,420lb | 2,005kg4,420lb |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-8.4 s Calculated | 60.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-4.3 s Calculated | 63.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-2.0 s Calculated | 65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s-1.6 s | 6.1s-1.1 s | 6.5s-0.7 s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.1s-10.0 s Calculated | 18.6s-7.5 s Calculated | 20.7s-5.3 s Calculated | 26.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 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 |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 14.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated | 203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,017km632mi Calculated | 1,017km632mi Calculated | 1,017km632mi Calculated | 1,017km632mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu 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 | 60L | 60L | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 138g/km | 138g/km | 138g/km | 138g/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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.1 s | 18.6 s | 20.7 s | 26.0 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s | 9.6 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.9 s | 12.3 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.0 s | 14.4 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 113 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 354 Nm 261 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 235 km/h 146 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 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 1,017 km 632 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 1,017 km 632 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 1,017 km 632 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 1,017 km 632 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW | 5.6 s | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW | 6.1 s | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW | 6.5 s | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.2 s | 235 km/h 146 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 7.2 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 276 hp 206 kW | 239 hp 178 kW | 217 hp 162 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft | 354 Nm 261 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 235 km/h 146 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 | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,017 km 632 mi | 1,017 km 632 mi | 1,017 km 632 mi | 1,017 km 632 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 138 g/km | 138 g/km | 138 g/km | 138 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 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 2) 239 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 1) 217 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,549 LC/year | 1,549 LC/year | 1,549 LC/year | 1,549 LC/year |
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