BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i · Stage 3vsBMW 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 2) 335 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,470 kg3,241 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions139 g/km
- Best estimated range967 km601 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score74/100
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.5 s
- Most powerful387 hp289 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight263 hp/t196 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp |
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| Power | 335hp250kW+77 hp | 387hp289kW+129 hp | 304hp227kW+46 hp | 258hp192kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm | 488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,470kg3,241lb | 1,470kg3,241lb | 1,470kg3,241lb | 1,470kg3,241lb |
| Gross weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 50.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.5 s Calculated | 43.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.5 s Calculated | 49.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.8 s Calculated | 55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s-0.9 s | 4.5s-1.3 s | 5.2s-0.6 s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.0s-4.1 s Calculated | 11.7s-5.4 s Calculated | 14.7s-2.4 s Calculated | 17.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.3s-1.2 s Calculated | 5.0s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg 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 | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.2s-1.5 s Calculated | 13.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated | 207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated | 422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton Calculated | 332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton Calculated | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi 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 | 1,442mm57in | 1,442mm57in | 1,442mm57in | 1,442mm57in |
| 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 |
| Ground clearance | 136mm5in | 136mm5in | 136mm5in | 136mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 139g/km | 139g/km | 139g/km | 139g/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 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 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 2)335 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| 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 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 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 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 | 4.7 s | 4.3 s | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.0 s | 11.7 s | 14.7 s | 17.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.2 s | 8.8 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 10.4 s | 11.1 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.2 s | 13.1 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 197 km/h 122 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph | 188 km/h 117 mph | 179 km/h 111 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 2)335 hp | 335 hp 250 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 387 hp 289 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 620 Nm 457 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 2)335 hp | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 1,470 kg 3,241 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)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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 2)335 hp | 4.9 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 4.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 5.2 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 5.8 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: 1.3 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 2)335 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 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 2)335 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 967 km 601 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 2)335 hp | 335 hp 250 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 387 hp 289 kW | 4.5 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 304 hp 227 kW | 5.2 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 258 hp 192 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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 2)335 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 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 2)335 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 5.8 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 2)335 hp | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 2)335 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 3)387 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i (Stage 1)304 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i258 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 335 hp 250 kW | 387 hp 289 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | 258 hp 192 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 s | 4.5 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 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 | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 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 2) 335 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 3) 387 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 1) 304 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i 258 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (Stage 2) 335 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
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 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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