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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
90hp/t67kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
819km509mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
40L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
43.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
156 hp
116 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i has 6 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,660 kg
3,660 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
223 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i8.6 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 0.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 2.5 L/100 km.

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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
819 km
509 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.6 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 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 LCI)Facelift 2022318i
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
819 km
509 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
Overall
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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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