Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
258hp192kW
156hp116kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
59L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
38.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d has 102 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Touring (F31)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d5.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 3.3 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,056 km
656 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
952 km
591 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.7 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 Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
952 km
591 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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.

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

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 310 Nm more
  • Is 3.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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