Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340ivsBMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW i7 (G70)

105.7 kWh

455 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh

  • Most powerful
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
374hp279kW
455hp339kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
41.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
-
Length
4,713mm186in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,663mm65in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
33.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
455 hp
339 kW

BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh has 81 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i and BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
2,520 kg
5,556 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
205 km/h
127 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)M340i4.4 s
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh5.5 s

Although BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i and BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh: 1.1 s.

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
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
455 hp
339 kW
5.5 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
374 hp
279 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
2,520 kg
5,556 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Is 785 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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