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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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) 318iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
36.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
156 hp
116 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 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)318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
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)318i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
1,555 kg
3,428 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
223 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
218 km/h
135 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)318i8.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d8.3 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: 0.1 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
1,035 km
643 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
1,073 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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)318i
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 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)318i
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
1,035 km
643 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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) 318iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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