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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

328d (Stage 3)

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181 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    281 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,676 kg
    3,695 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
Power
281hp209kW+100 hp
244hp182kW+63 hp
217hp162kW+36 hp
181hp135kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,676kg3,695lb
1,676kg3,695lb
1,676kg3,695lb
1,676kg3,695lb
Gross weight
2,093kg4,614lb
2,093kg4,614lb
2,093kg4,614lb
2,093kg4,614lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+43 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+31 km/h
241 km/h
150 mph
+21 km/h
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph-1.1 s
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.4s-1.3 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
18.0s-15.5 s
Calculated
21.0s-12.5 s
Calculated
24.2s-9.3 s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,643mm183in
4,643mm183in
4,643mm183in
4,643mm183in
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
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L

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 328d (Stage 3) 281 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 2) 244 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 2) 244 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.0 s
24.2 s
33.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 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
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp has 100 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp: 100 hp (74 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 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 2) 244 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
281 hp
209 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
244 hp
182 kW
6.4 s
251 km/h
156 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
181 hp
135 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
Power
281 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
Power
281 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 3)281 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 2)244 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d (Stage 1)217 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015328d181 hp
Power
281 hp
209 kW
244 hp
182 kW
217 hp
162 kW
181 hp
135 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
826 km
513 mi
826 km
513 mi
826 km
513 mi
826 km
513 mi
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
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 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 328d (Stage 3) 281 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 2) 244 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d 181 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 328d (Stage 3) 281 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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

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