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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318ivsBMW X2 (U10) 20i

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 X2 (U10)

20i

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbocharged2023-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
  • 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

BMW X2 (U10) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX2 (U10)20i
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
50.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg 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
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu 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
1,674mm66in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
207mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
515L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
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 X2 (U10) 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X2 (U10) 20i: 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i4,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX2 (U10)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
50.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
141 km/h
88 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
156 hp
116 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
240 Nm
177 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
1,570 kg
3,461 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
213 km/h
132 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X2 (U10) 20i 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and BMW X2 (U10) 20i: 0.8 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
692 km
430 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
BMWX2 (U10)20i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iBMWX2 (U10)20i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318iBMW X2 (U10) 20i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 343 km (213 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X2 (U10) 20i

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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