
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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp |
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| Power | 338hp252kW+120 hp | 294hp219kW+76 hp | 262hp195kW+44 hp | 218hp163kW |
| Torque | 720Nm531lb-ft+270 Nm | 630Nm465lb-ft+180 Nm | 563Nm415lb-ft+113 Nm | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,490kg3,285lb | 1,490kg3,285lb | 1,490kg3,285lb | 1,490kg3,285lb |
| Gross weight | 2,050kg4,519lb | 2,050kg4,519lb | 2,050kg4,519lb | 2,050kg4,519lb |
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 51.8s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-10.1 s Calculated | 56.2s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-5.7 s Calculated | 59.6s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-2.4 s Calculated | 61.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s-1.6 s | 5.5s-1.1 s | 5.9s-0.7 s | 6.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.6s-8.5 s Calculated | 15.6s-6.5 s Calculated | 17.5s-4.6 s Calculated | 22.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.2s-1.1 s Calculated | 5.6s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.3s 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 | 12.8s-1.8 s Calculated | 13.3s-1.2 s Calculated | 13.8s-0.8 s Calculated | 14.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated | 176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 483Nm/t323lb-ft/ton Calculated | 423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton Calculated | 378Nm/t253lb-ft/ton Calculated | 302Nm/t202lb-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 | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,531mm60in | 1,531mm60in | 1,531mm60in | 1,531mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,572mm62in | 1,572mm62in | 1,572mm62in | 1,572mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 140mm6in | 140mm6in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 57L | 57L | 57L | 57L |
| CO2 emissions | 125g/km | 125g/km | 125g/km | 125g/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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.6 s | 15.6 s | 17.5 s | 22.1 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.0 s | 9.2 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.4 s | 11.7 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 13.3 s | 13.8 s | 14.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 184 km/h 115 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 338 hp 252 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 294 hp 219 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 262 hp 195 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 218 hp 163 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp has 120 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp: 120 hp (89 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 720 Nm 531 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 563 Nm 415 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 245 km/h 152 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 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 2) 294 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 1) 262 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 146 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 1,188 km 738 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 338 hp 252 kW | 5.0 s | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 294 hp 219 kW | 5.5 s | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 262 hp 195 kW | 5.9 s | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 218 hp 163 kW | 6.6 s | 245 km/h 152 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.6 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | 198 hp/t 147 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 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | 146 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 338 hp 252 kW | 294 hp 219 kW | 262 hp 195 kW | 218 hp 163 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 720 Nm 531 lb-ft | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | 563 Nm 415 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,490 kg 3,285 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 | 125 g/km | 125 g/km | 125 g/km | 125 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 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 146 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 2) 294 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 1) 262 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 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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