Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30d

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

330i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30d

249 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Most powerful
    249 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
245hp183kW
249hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
919km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
-
Rear track
1,567mm62in
-
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

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 330iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d3,250-4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d has 4 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 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 2022330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
650 Nm
479 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 2022330i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
1,935 kg
4,266 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 2022330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
235 km/h
146 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 2022330i5.7 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d5.9 s

Although BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 2022330i
756 km
470 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
919 km
571 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 2022330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d 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 2022330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 2022330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
756 km
470 mi
919 km
571 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 330iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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