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

561 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i (Stage 2)

486 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i (Stage 1)

441 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    346 km/h
    215 mph
  • Most powerful
    561 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Power
561hp418kW+187 hp
486hp363kW+112 hp
441hp329kW+67 hp
374hp279kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
+81 km/h
329 km/h
204 mph
+64 km/h
318 km/h
198 mph
+53 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.9s99% target: 343 km/h / 213 mph-3.6 s
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph+0.2 s
Calculated
44.2s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph+2.7 s
Calculated
41.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-1.0 s
3.7s-0.7 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.0s-4.8 s
Calculated
9.2s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.1s-2.8 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t190kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
843km524mi
Calculated
843km524mi
Calculated
843km524mi
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

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 3) 561 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 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 3)561 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp5,500-6,500 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)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.0 s
9.2 s
10.1 s
12.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
22.8 s
35.0 s
-
-
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 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 3)561 hp
346 km/h
215 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
329 km/h
204 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
318 km/h
198 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 3)561 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 3)561 hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 3)561 hp
561 hp
418 kW
3.4 s
346 km/h
215 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
486 hp
363 kW
3.7 s
329 km/h
204 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
441 hp
329 kW
4.0 s
318 km/h
198 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 3)561 hp
Power
561 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 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 2)486 hp
Power
486 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 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
318 km/h
198 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 3)561 hp
Power
561 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
Power
486 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 3)561 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 3)561 hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 3)561 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 2)486 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i (Stage 1)441 hpBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i374 hp
Power
561 hp
418 kW
486 hp
363 kW
441 hp
329 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
843 km
524 mi
843 km
524 mi
843 km
524 mi
843 km
524 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
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i 374 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 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 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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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