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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

340i (Stage 2)

424 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

340i (Stage 3)

489 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

340i (Stage 1)

385 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) · Facelift 2015

340i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 2) 424 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp
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
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
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

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 340i (Stage 2) 424 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 1) 385 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 2) 424 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 1) 385 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp
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

Power comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp
Power
424 hp
316 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hp
Power
424 hp
316 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hp
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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 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

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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 2)424 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 3)489 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i (Stage 1)385 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)Facelift 2015340i326 hp
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
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
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

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 2) 424 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 3) 489 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i (Stage 1) 385 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) Facelift 2015 340i 326 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

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