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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i (Stage 3)

234 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i (Stage 2)

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i (Stage 1)

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
+38 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+37 km/h
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
+20 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph+0.0 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-0.7 s
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.6s-0.8 s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
19.6s-14.0 s
Calculated
21.9s-11.7 s
Calculated
25.4s-8.2 s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg 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
14.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp4,500-6,500 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
21.9 s
25.4 s
33.6 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 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 (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
261 km/h
162 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
223 km/h
139 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 (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.5 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

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 (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.5 s
261 km/h
162 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 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

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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 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 (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4,709 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
4,709 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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 156 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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

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