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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i (Stage 2)

486 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i (Stage 3)

561 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i (Stage 1)

441 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    495 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Power
486hp363kW+112 hp
561hp418kW+187 hp
441hp329kW+67 hp
374hp279kW
Torque
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
30.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.1 s
Calculated
36.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-0.7 s
3.4s-1.0 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
9.7s-3.1 s
Calculated
8.6s-4.1 s
Calculated
11.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu 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
CO2 emissions
168g/km
168g/km
168g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
8.6 s
11.0 s
12.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.2 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
10.8 s
11.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp has 187 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 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) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hp, separated by only 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
486 hp
363 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
561 hp
418 kW
3.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
441 hp
329 kW
4.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
374 hp
279 kW
4.4 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
Power
486 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
Power
561 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)M340i374 hp
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
Power
486 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
Power
561 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Power
486 hp
363 kW
561 hp
418 kW
441 hp
329 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
1,440 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
797 km
495 mi
797 km
495 mi
797 km
495 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
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
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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