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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318ivsBMW X1 (U11) 18i

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
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

18i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
156hp116kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
65.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
540L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318iBMW X1 (U11) 18iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 18i: 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
65.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
136 km/h
85 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i has 20 hp more than BMW X1 (U11) 18i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 18i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: 20 hp (15 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
230 Nm
170 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
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)318i
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX1 (U11)18i
208 km/h
129 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and BMW X1 (U11) 18i: 0.8 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and BMW X1 (U11) 18i: 1.3 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)318i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)18i
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
643 km
399 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
208 km/h
129 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i 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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.2 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 (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
BMWX1 (U11)18i
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
9.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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 X1 (U11) 18i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 392 km (244 mi) more estimated range

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 X1 (U11) 18i

  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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