Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,620 kg
3,571 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 Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 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 Touring (G21)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 Touring (G21)320d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
889 km
552 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d 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 Touring (G21)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.9 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 Touring (G21)320d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
909 km
565 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 Touring (G21) 320dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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