Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison
BMW logo

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330d (Stage 3)

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS
BMW logo

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330d (Stage 2)

348 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS
BMW logo

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330d (Stage 1)

310 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS
BMW logo

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    896 Nm
    661 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,075 km
    668 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
896Nm661lb-ft+336 Nm
784Nm578lb-ft+224 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+140 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.3 s
4.4s-0.9 s
4.7s-0.6 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.8s-5.8 s
Calculated
12.3s-4.3 s
Calculated
13.8s-2.7 s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg 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
11.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
555Nm/t371lb-ft/ton
Calculated
485Nm/t325lb-ft/ton
Calculated
433Nm/t290lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,075km668mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,531mm60in
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
CO2 emissions
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 2) 348 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 1) 310 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.3 s
13.8 s
16.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 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 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 2) 348 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
4.4 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
4.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 2015330d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
896 Nm
661 lb-ft
784 Nm
578 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
1,075 km
668 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 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
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 2) 348 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 1) 310 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) 330d
Compare selected cars
1 vehicle selected

Popular comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 3 vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 2 vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d · Stage 1 vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015 330d - car comparison - FastVsFaster