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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d (Stage 3)

233 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d (Stage 2)

203 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d (Stage 1)

180 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
512Nm378lb-ft+192 Nm
448Nm330lb-ft+128 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft+80 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
+39 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+29 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+21 km/h
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.1 s
7.4s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
22.1s-20.0 s
Calculated
25.7s-16.3 s
Calculated
29.5s-12.6 s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-2.0 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
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
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 1) 180 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
25.7 s
29.5 s
42.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
15.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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

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 Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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 Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.8 s
256 km/h
159 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
217 km/h
135 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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 (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 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 Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 3)233 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d (Stage 1)180 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
448 Nm
330 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,709 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
4,709 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
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 1) 180 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 150 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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