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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 M340dvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40i

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

M340d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

M40i

360 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
340hp254kW
360hp268kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,485kg5,478lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L

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 M340dBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i5,200-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
360 hp
268 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 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 2022M340d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
1,910 kg
4,211 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 2022M340d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d4.6 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i4.9 s

Although BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 0.3 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 2022M340d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 3.1 L/100 km.

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 2022M340d
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 2022M340d
922 km
573 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 2021M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 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 2022M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d 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 2022M340d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.9 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 2022M340d
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022M340dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
922 km
573 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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 M340dBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 M340d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 238 km (148 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 X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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