Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
90hp/t67kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track-
1,579mm62in
Rear track-
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
480L
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
43.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
150 hp
112 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (G20)318d
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d8.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 0.4 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 (G20)318d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
870 km
540 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 (G20)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (G20)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d 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 (G20)318d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 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 (G20)318d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
Overall
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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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