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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 320i

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520i

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i4,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i5,000-6,400 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i has 6 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i7.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i7.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
789 km
491 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.7 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
789 km
491 mi
776 km
482 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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