BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320ivsBMW X4 (G02) 20i
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) 320i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.6 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lightest1,540 kg3,395 lb
- Best power-to-weight119 hp/t89 kW/t8.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions143 g/km
- Best estimated range937 km582 mi
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score77/100
BMW X4 (G02) 20i
- Largest trunk525 L
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMWX4 (G02)20i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 290Nm214lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,540kg3,395lb | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,130kg4,696lb | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 101.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.5s Calculated | 51.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2s Calculated | 7.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated | 107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 937km582mi Calculated | 890km553mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,752mm187in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,918mm76in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,621mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,864mm113in |
| Front track | - | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | - | 1,666mm66in |
| Ground clearance | - | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | - | 525L |
| Max trunk volume | 480L | 1,430L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 65L |
| CO2 emissions | 143g/km | 168g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: Power / Torque
- BMW X4 (G02) 20i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMWX4 (G02)20i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.2 s | 7.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.6 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.5 s | 51.2 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.1 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 140 km/h 87 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 184 hp 137 kW |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 1,720 kg 3,792 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)320i | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 215 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 7.6 s |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW X4 (G02) 20i: 0.7 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)320i | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW X4 (G02) 20i: 1.0 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)320i | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 937 km 582 mi |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 890 km 553 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.6 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.3 s | 215 km/h 134 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)320i |
| 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX4 (G02)20i |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 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)320i | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | 7.6 s |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 8.3 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)320i | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02)20i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMWX4 (G02)20i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.6 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 937 km 582 mi | 890 km 553 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 143 g/km | 168 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i | BMW X4 (G02) 20i |
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| Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,654 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i
- Has 10 Nm more
- Is 180 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 25 g/km less CO2
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 X4 (G02) 20i
- Has 45 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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