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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

320i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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320i (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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320i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
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
+40 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+19 km/h
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

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 320i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
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
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
6.4 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

Power comparison

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

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
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.

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 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

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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
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

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i 184 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 320i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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