
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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp |
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| 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 | 1,540kg3,395lb | 1,540kg3,395lb | 1,540kg3,395lb | 1,540kg3,395lb |
| Gross weight | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 43.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.2 s Calculated | 47.3s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.1 s Calculated | 50.3s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.1 s Calculated | 55.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s-1.3 s | 4.7s-0.9 s | 5.0s-0.6 s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.2s-6.1 s Calculated | 12.8s-4.5 s Calculated | 14.3s-2.9 s Calculated | 17.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s-1.3 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.9 s Calculated | 4.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.4s 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 | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s-1.7 s Calculated | 12.4s-1.1 s Calculated | 12.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated | 168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 582Nm/t389lb-ft/ton Calculated | 509Nm/t341lb-ft/ton Calculated | 455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton Calculated | 364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,140km708mi Calculated | 1,140km708mi Calculated | 1,140km708mi Calculated | 1,140km708mi 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 | 1,429mm56in | 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 | 131g/km | 131g/km | 131g/km | 131g/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.5 s | 4.8 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.2 s | 12.8 s | 14.3 s | 17.3 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.3 s | 8.6 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 10.6 s | 10.9 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 12.4 s | 12.9 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 129 mph | 197 km/h 122 mph | 189 km/h 118 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 400 hp 298 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 348 hp 260 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 310 hp 231 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 258 hp 192 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 896 Nm 661 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 784 Nm 578 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 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.
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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 226 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 1,140 km 708 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 1,140 km 708 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 1,140 km 708 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 1,140 km 708 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 400 hp 298 kW | 4.3 s | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 348 hp 260 kW | 4.7 s | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 310 hp 231 kW | 5.0 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 258 hp 192 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 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.
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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.6 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 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | 226 hp/t 169 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 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | 201 hp/t 150 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 2015330d258 hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 3)400 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 2)348 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d (Stage 1)310 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330d258 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | 1,540 kg 3,395 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,140 km 708 mi | 1,140 km 708 mi | 1,140 km 708 mi | 1,140 km 708 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 131 g/km | 131 g/km | 131 g/km | 131 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 | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 226 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 3) 400 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 2) 348 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d (Stage 1) 310 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330d 258 hp |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
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