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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318ivsBMW X1 (U11) 20d

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

20d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

BMW X1 (U11) 20d

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
819km509mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,545L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
45L

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 X1 (U11) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 20d: 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
58.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
86 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i has 6 hp more than BMW X1 (U11) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
360 Nm
266 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
1,690 kg
3,726 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 1.8 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
833 km
518 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
210 km/h
130 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
819 km
509 mi
833 km
518 mi
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
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318iBMW X1 (U11) 20d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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 X1 (U11) 20d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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