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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

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218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,140 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
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
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+44 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+33 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+24 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-2.2 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.2 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.0s-8.7 s
Calculated
16.0s-6.7 s
Calculated
17.9s-4.8 s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,140km708mi
Calculated
1,140km708mi
Calculated
1,140km708mi
Calculated
1,140km708mi
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
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km
132g/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 325d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 2) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 1) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
16.0 s
17.9 s
22.7 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

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 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.

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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
5.2 s
289 km/h
180 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.6 s
278 km/h
173 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 s
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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.

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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015325d218 hp
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
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,429 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
1,140 km
708 mi
1,140 km
708 mi
1,140 km
708 mi
1,140 km
708 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 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
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 325d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d 218 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 325d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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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