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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 320dvsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
190hp142kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
154mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L

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 320dBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
28.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
400 Nm
295 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 2022320d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,830 kg
4,034 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 2022320d
228 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 0.1 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 2022320d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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 2022320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 2022320d
1,017 km
632 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.3 s
228 km/h
142 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 2022320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 2022320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d 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 2022320d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 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 2022320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 320dBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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