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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318ivsVolkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

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

Volkswagen Magotan (B9)

300TSI

160 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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

Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    739 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iVolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
156hp116kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,583kg3,490lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
-
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
819km509mi
Calculated
1,190km739mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,990mm196in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,871mm113in
Front track
1,573mm62in
-
Rear track
1,568mm62in
-
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
480L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
69L

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 318iVolkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI: 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iVolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
39.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
160 hp
119 kW

Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI has 4 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i and Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI: 4 hp (3 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
1,583 kg
3,490 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI9.1 s

Although Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i and Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318i: 1.4 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
1,190 km
739 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
160 hp
119 kW
9.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.1 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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318iVolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
9.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
819 km
509 mi
1,190 km
739 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 318iVolkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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