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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

320i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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239 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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320i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+37 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+23 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+15 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.7 s
6.4s-1.1 s
6.8s-0.7 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
17.2s-10.8 s
Calculated
20.2s-7.8 s
Calculated
22.5s-5.5 s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
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
1,434mm56in
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
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/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 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,600 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.2 s
22.5 s
28.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
165 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 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: 1.7 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5.8 s
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.8 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 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/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 2015320i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.5 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
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 2)239 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i (Stage 1)217 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015320i184 hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 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
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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