Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

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)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
258hp192kW
190hp142kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu 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
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
40L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 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)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
159 km/h
99 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)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d has 68 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: 68 hp (51 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)320d
400 Nm
295 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)320d
1,585 kg
3,494 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)320d
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)320d7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 1.7 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)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: 0.6 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)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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)320d
833 km
518 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)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
125 g/km
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
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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) 320d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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