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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330i (Stage 3)

378 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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330i (Stage 2)

328 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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330i (Stage 1)

297 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

330i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    378 hp
    282 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
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
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 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
45.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
57.7s99% 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
12.0s-5.9 s
Calculated
13.8s-4.1 s
Calculated
15.2s-2.8 s
Calculated
17.9s
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
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg 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
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
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
1,429mm56in
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
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
136g/km
136g/km
136g/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 330i (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 2) 328 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 1) 297 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
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
12.0 s
13.8 s
15.2 s
17.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 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
202 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

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 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.

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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 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
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
297 hp
222 kW
5.2 s
273 km/h
170 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

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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
1,429 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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.

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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 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 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015330i252 hp
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
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 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
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i 252 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 330i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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