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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i (Stage 3)

255 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i (Stage 2)

221 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i (Stage 1)

201 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,450kg3,197lb
1,450kg3,197lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+30 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+28 km/h
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
+11 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.7 s
6.5s-1.2 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-10.3 s
Calculated
19.9s-8.2 s
Calculated
23.1s-5.0 s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,597cc97cu in
1,597cc97cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 2) 221 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 1) 201 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hp5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
19.9 s
23.1 s
28.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 2) 221 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 1) 201 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.0 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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

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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp 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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 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)320i (Stage 3)255 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
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
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
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
Range score
922 km
573 mi
922 km
573 mi
922 km
573 mi
922 km
573 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 2) 221 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 1) 201 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i 170 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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