BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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330d
Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful286 hp213 kW
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lightest1,765 kg3,891 lb
- Best power-to-weight162 hp/t121 kW/t6.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,180 km733 mi
- Best performance score72/100
- Best economy score93/100
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score74/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286hp213kW | 286hp213kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,830kg4,034lb |
| Gross weight | 2,320kg5,115lb | 2,405kg5,302lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 55.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated | 16.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated | 355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,180km733mi Calculated | 1,135km705mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,993cc183cu 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 | 480L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,510L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 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) 330d: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.0 s | 16.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 286 hp 213 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 286 hp 213 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 1,830 kg 4,034 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)330d | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 5.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: 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)330d | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 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)330d | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 1,180 km 733 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 1,135 km 705 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | 286 hp 213 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 286 hp 213 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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)330d |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d |
| 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d 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)330d | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | 5.2 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)330d | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 286 hp 213 kW | 286 hp 213 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,830 kg 4,034 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,180 km 733 mi | 1,135 km 705 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 9.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.65 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 780 L206 US gal172 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,365 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d
- Is 65 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
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 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d
- Has 20 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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