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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 320ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20i

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

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
103.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
51.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
61L
CO2 emissions-
166g/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 320iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i5,000-6,400 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
51.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
300 Nm
221 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 2022320i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
1,710 kg
3,770 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 2022320i
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
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 2022320i7.7 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 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 2022320i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 2022320i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
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 2022320i
776 km
482 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 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 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320i 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 2022320i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.2 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 2022320i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
-
166 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 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

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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