BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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M340i
Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful374 hp279 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,670 kg3,682 lb
- Best power-to-weight224 hp/t167 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions168 g/km
- Best estimated range797 km495 mi
- Best performance score75/100
- Best economy score87/100
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score77/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374hp279kW | 374hp279kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,670kg3,682lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Gross weight | 2,245kg4,949lb | 2,365kg5,214lb |
| 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 | 40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.8s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.2s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 797km495mi Calculated | 776km482mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,583mm62in | 1,583mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,510L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 168g/km | 172g/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: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.8 s | 13.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.2 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 196 km/h 122 mph | 191 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 374 hp 279 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 374 hp 279 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 1,670 kg 3,682 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 4.4 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 4.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 797 km 495 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 776 km 482 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 374 hp 279 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 374 hp 279 kW | 4.5 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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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)M340i |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 374 hp 279 kW | 374 hp 279 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,670 kg 3,682 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 797 km 495 mi | 776 km 482 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 168 g/km | 172 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i |
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| Consumption | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,943 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i
- Is 100 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 4 g/km less CO2
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i
- Has 20 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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