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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318i

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 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
150hp112kW
156hp116kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
819km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track-
1,573mm62in
Rear track-
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume-
480L
Max trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
59L
CO2 emissions
118g/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 Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
34.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i has 6 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 6 hp (4 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
250 Nm
184 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
1,500 kg
3,307 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
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
223 km/h
139 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)318d8.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i8.6 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 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 (G20)318d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 2.7 L/100 km.

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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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
889 km
552 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
819 km
509 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
8.3 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
223 km/h
139 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
819 km
509 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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