Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dvsBMW X1 (U11) 20d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

20d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    90 hp/t
    67 kW/t
    11.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X1 (U11) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
43.1s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
90hp/t67kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dBMW X1 (U11) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX1 (U11)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dBMWX1 (U11)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.1 s
58.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMWX1 (U11)20d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMWX1 (U11)20d
1,690 kg
3,726 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 (G21)318d
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX1 (U11)20d
210 km/h
130 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 (G21)318d8.8 s
BMWX1 (U11)20d8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 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 Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW X1 (U11) 20d: 0.7 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 (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
851 km
529 mi
BMWX1 (U11)20d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
210 km/h
130 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 (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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 (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW X1 (U11) 20d 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 (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 s
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 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 (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 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 (G21) 318dBMW X1 (U11) 20d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

BMW X1 (U11) 20d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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