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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340d (Stage 3)

527 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340d (Stage 2)

459 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340d (Stage 1)

408 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    338 km/h
    210 mph
  • Most powerful
    527 hp
    393 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
Power
527hp393kW+187 hp
459hp342kW+119 hp
408hp304kW+68 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
+73 km/h
322 km/h
200 mph
+57 km/h
309 km/h
192 mph
+44 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.9s99% target: 335 km/h / 208 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph-1.9 s
Calculated
46.4s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph+1.0 s
Calculated
45.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.1 s
3.8s-0.8 s
4.1s-0.5 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
8.5s-5.3 s
Calculated
9.7s-4.1 s
Calculated
10.8s-3.0 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
615Nm/t412lb-ft/ton
Calculated
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
481Nm/t322lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
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) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 2) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 1) 408 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.5 s
9.7 s
10.8 s
13.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
26.9 s
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-
-
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
232 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
338 km/h
210 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
322 km/h
200 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 2) 459 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 1) 408 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
527 hp
393 kW
3.5 s
338 km/h
210 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
3.8 s
322 km/h
200 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.1 s
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
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
1,440 mm
56.7 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)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.6 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)M340d (Stage 3)527 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340d340 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
459 hp
342 kW
408 hp
304 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 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
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 2) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 1) 408 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d 340 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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

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