BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318ivsBMW X2 (U10) 20d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Fastest top speed223 km/h139 mph
- Most powerful156 hp116 kW
- Lightest1,490 kg3,285 lb
- Best power-to-weight105 hp/t78 kW/t9.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score46/100
BMW X2 (U10) 20d
- Highest torque360 Nm266 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,038 km645 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | BMWX2 (U10)20d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156hp116kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 360Nm266lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,490kg3,285lb | 1,705kg3,759lb |
| Gross weight | 2,050kg4,519lb | 2,280kg5,027lb |
| Top speed | 223 km/h 139 mph | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 69.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated | 94.2s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 8.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 33.6s Calculated | 64.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0s Calculated | 8.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg 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 | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb Calculated | 88hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton Calculated | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,035km643mi Calculated | 1,038km645mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,554mm179in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,845mm73in |
| Height | 1,435mm56in | 1,590mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,692mm106in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,574mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in | 1,575mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 136mm5in | 207mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 560L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,470L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 54L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: Power / Torque
- BMW X2 (U10) 20d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,300-4,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | BMWX2 (U10)20d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 8.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 33.6 s | 64.5 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h 139 mph | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.7 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.7 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 150 km/h 93 mph | 138 km/h 86 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 156 hp 116 kW |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 150 hp 112 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i has 6 hp more than BMW X2 (U10) 20d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW X2 (U10) 20d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 207 km/h 129 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 8.4 s |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 8.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and BMW X2 (U10) 20d: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X2 (U10) 20d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.6 kg/hp |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 88 hp/t 66 kW/t 11.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 1,035 km 643 mi |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 1,038 km 645 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 156 hp 116 kW | 8.4 s | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.6 s | 207 km/h 129 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX2 (U10)20d |
| 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | 8.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| BMWX2 (U10)20d | 88 hp/t 66 kW/t 11.4 kg/hp | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i | BMWX2 (U10)20d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 156 hp 116 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 8.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 223 km/h 139 mph | 207 km/h 129 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,035 km 643 mi | 1,038 km 645 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.6 kg/hp | 88 hp/t 66 kW/t 11.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i | BMW X2 (U10) 20d |
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| Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 14.65 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 780 L206 US gal172 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,496 LC/year | 1,365 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i
- Has 6 hp more
- Is 215 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
BMW X2 (U10) 20d
- Has 110 Nm more
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
- Has 80 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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