BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i
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) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful387 hp289 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Lightest1,565 kg3,450 lb
- Best power-to-weight247 hp/t184 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions147 g/km
- Best estimated range908 km564 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score82/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp |
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| Power | 387hp289kW+129 hp | 335hp250kW+77 hp | 304hp227kW+46 hp | 258hp192kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm | 540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm | 488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,565kg3,450lb |
| Gross weight | 2,155kg4,751lb | 2,155kg4,751lb | 2,155kg4,751lb | 2,155kg4,751lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 42.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.7 s Calculated | 48.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-4.9 s Calculated | 48.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.2 s Calculated | 53.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s-1.2 s | 4.7s-0.8 s | 5.0s-0.5 s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.3s-5.5 s Calculated | 12.6s-4.1 s Calculated | 14.2s-2.6 s Calculated | 16.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.8s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb Calculated | 214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton Calculated | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated | 312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton Calculated | 256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 908km564mi Calculated | 908km564mi Calculated | 908km564mi Calculated | 908km564mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,709mm185in | 4,709mm185in | 4,709mm185in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,445mm57in | 1,445mm57in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 135mm5in | 135mm5in | 135mm5in | 135mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 147g/km | 147g/km | 147g/km | 147g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.5 s | 4.8 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.3 s | 12.6 s | 14.2 s | 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.4 s | 8.6 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.6 s | 10.9 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 12.4 s | 12.8 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 206 km/h 128 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 190 km/h 118 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 387 hp 289 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 335 hp 250 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 304 hp 227 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 258 hp 192 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 4.3 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 4.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp: 1.2 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 2) 335 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 908 km 564 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 908 km 564 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 908 km 564 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 908 km 564 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 387 hp 289 kW | 4.3 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 335 hp 250 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 304 hp 227 kW | 5.0 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 258 hp 192 kW | 5.5 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)330i (Stage 3)387 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 5.5 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 387 hp 289 kW | 335 hp 250 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | 258 hp 192 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 908 km 564 mi | 908 km 564 mi | 908 km 564 mi | 908 km 564 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 147 g/km | 147 g/km | 147 g/km | 147 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 2) 335 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 1) 304 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp
- Has 52 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 33 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
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 2) 335 hp
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