BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
320i
Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range967 km601 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best practicality score84/100
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i
- Fastest top speed232 km/h144 mph
- Lightest1,450 kg3,197 lb
- Best power-to-weight117 hp/t87 kW/t8.5 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Best economy score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170hp127kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,450kg3,197lb | 1,645kg3,627lb |
| Gross weight | 2,050kg4,519lb | 2,135kg4,707lb |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 71.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.1s Calculated | 29.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.5s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton Calculated | 182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 922km573mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,597cc97cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,709mm185in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,435mm56in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,579mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in | 1,569mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,510L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 138g/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 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,700 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.1 s | 29.6 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.5 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 170 hp 127 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 184 hp 137 kW |
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 1,645 kg 3,627 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 | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 230 km/h 143 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 | 7.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 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)320i | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
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 | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 922 km 573 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 967 km 601 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | 170 hp 127 kW | 7.7 s | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.5 s | 230 km/h 143 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 |
| 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 7.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 7.5 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 | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 170 hp 127 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.7 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 922 km 573 mi | 967 km 601 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 138 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.20 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.02 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 960 L254 US gal211 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,680 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i
- Is 195 kg lighter
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
- Has 20 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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