BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Lightest1,525 kg3,362 lb
- Best power-to-weight241 hp/t180 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range808 km502 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score80/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp |
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| Power | 367hp274kW+122 hp | 318hp238kW+73 hp | 289hp216kW+44 hp | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm | 540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm | 488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,525kg3,362lb | 1,525kg3,362lb | 1,525kg3,362lb | 1,525kg3,362lb |
| Gross weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 2,080kg4,586lb | 2,080kg4,586lb | 2,080kg4,586lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 45.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.4 s Calculated | 52.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 52.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.5 s Calculated | 57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s-1.3 s | 5.0s-0.9 s | 5.3s-0.6 s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.1s-5.9 s Calculated | 13.6s-4.4 s Calculated | 15.3s-2.8 s Calculated | 18.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.8s-0.8 s Calculated | 5.1s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated | 209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated | 161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton Calculated | 354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton Calculated | 320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton Calculated | 262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 808km502mi Calculated | 808km502mi Calculated | 808km502mi Calculated | 808km502mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 141mm6in | 141mm6in | 141mm6in | 141mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
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 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 245 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 5.0 s | 5.3 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.1 s | 13.6 s | 15.3 s | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.6 s | 8.9 s | 9.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.9 s | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 12.8 s | 13.2 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 201 km/h 125 mph | 194 km/h 120 mph | 186 km/h 115 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 318 hp 238 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 289 hp 216 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW |
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 245 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 245 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 245 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 2) 318 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 1) 289 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 190 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 808 km 502 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 808 km 502 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 808 km 502 mi |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 808 km 502 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.6 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 318 hp 238 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 289 hp 216 kW | 5.3 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW | 5.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | 190 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 3)367 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 2)318 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i (Stage 1)289 hp | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i245 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 318 hp 238 kW | 289 hp 216 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 5.0 s | 5.3 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 808 km 502 mi | 808 km 502 mi | 808 km 502 mi | 808 km 502 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 190 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 2) 318 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 1) 289 hp | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 245 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 3) 367 hp
- Has 49 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i (Stage 2) 318 hp
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