
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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp |
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| Power | 424hp316kW+98 hp | 489hp365kW+163 hp | 385hp287kW+59 hp | 326hp243kW |
| Torque | 608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm | 698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm | 549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,530kg3,373lb | 1,530kg3,373lb | 1,530kg3,373lb | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Gross weight | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,090kg4,608lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 44.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.6 s Calculated | 37.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.1 s Calculated | 44.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.6 s Calculated | 49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-0.8 s | 4.0s-1.2 s | 4.7s-0.5 s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.6s-3.8 s Calculated | 10.4s-4.9 s Calculated | 13.2s-2.2 s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.9s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 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 |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.6s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated | 320hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb Calculated | 251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton Calculated | 456Nm/t305lb-ft/ton Calculated | 359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated | 294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 779km484mi Calculated | 779km484mi Calculated | 779km484mi Calculated | 779km484mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu 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 | 179g/km | 179g/km | 179g/km | 179g/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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.9 s | 4.5 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.6 s | 10.4 s | 13.2 s | 15.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.4 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 7.8 s | 8.4 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.3 s | 9.9 s | 10.6 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.1 s | 11.6 s | 12.5 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 205 km/h 127 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | 195 km/h 121 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 424 hp 316 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 489 hp 365 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 385 hp 287 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 326 hp 243 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hp has 163 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hp: 163 hp (122 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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 340i (Stage 3) 489 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp: 1.2 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 2) 424 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 1) 385 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 320 hp/t 238 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 779 km 484 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 779 km 484 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 779 km 484 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 779 km 484 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 424 hp 316 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 489 hp 365 kW | 4.0 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 385 hp 287 kW | 4.7 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 326 hp 243 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.2 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | 320 hp/t 238 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 424 hp 316 kW | 489 hp 365 kW | 385 hp 287 kW | 326 hp 243 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 779 km 484 mi | 779 km 484 mi | 779 km 484 mi | 779 km 484 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 179 g/km | 179 g/km | 179 g/km | 179 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 | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 320 hp/t 238 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 2) 424 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 1) 385 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
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