
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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp |
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| Power | 378hp282kW+126 hp | 328hp244kW+76 hp | 297hp222kW+45 hp | 252hp188kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb |
| Gross weight | 2,115kg4,663lb | 2,115kg4,663lb | 2,115kg4,663lb | 2,115kg4,663lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.8 s Calculated | 50.9s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-7.8 s Calculated | 53.0s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-5.7 s Calculated | 58.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s-1.3 s | 4.9s-0.9 s | 5.2s-0.6 s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.1s-6.0 s Calculated | 14.0s-4.1 s Calculated | 15.5s-2.6 s Calculated | 18.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.7s-0.8 s Calculated | 5.0s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 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 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 | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.2s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated | 209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated | 161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated | 302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 968km601mi Calculated | 968km601mi Calculated | 968km601mi Calculated | 968km601mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu 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 | 60L | 60L | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 144g/km | 144g/km | 144g/km | 144g/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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.1 s | 14.0 s | 15.5 s | 18.1 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.6 s | 8.8 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.9 s | 11.2 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.2 s | 12.8 s | 13.1 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 201 km/h 125 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph | 184 km/h 115 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 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 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 1) 297 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 968 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 968 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 968 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 968 km 601 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW | 4.5 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW | 4.9 s | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW | 5.2 s | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW | 5.8 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 5.8 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 378 hp 282 kW | 328 hp 244 kW | 297 hp 222 kW | 252 hp 188 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 968 km 601 mi | 968 km 601 mi | 968 km 601 mi | 968 km 601 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 144 g/km | 144 g/km | 144 g/km | 144 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 | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 2) 328 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 1) 297 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.85 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,628 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
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