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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dvsBMW X1 (U11) 18d

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 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

18d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X1 (U11) 18d

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    95 hp/t
    71 kW/t
    10.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dBMWX1 (U11)18d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
42.1s
Calculated
58.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
818km508mi
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
540L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
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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) 18dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 18d: 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)18d3,750-4,000 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)18d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.1 s
58.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
138 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)18d
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)18d
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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMWX1 (U11)18d
1,575 kg
3,472 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
217 km/h
135 mph
BMWX1 (U11)18d
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)318d8.9 s
BMWX1 (U11)18d8.9 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW X1 (U11) 18d: 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
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)18d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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
833 km
518 mi
BMWX1 (U11)18d
818 km
508 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
8.9 s
217 km/h
135 mph
BMWX1 (U11)18d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 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/h8.9 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
BMWX1 (U11)18d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 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/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW X1 (U11) 18d 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 s
BMWX1 (U11)18d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dBMWX1 (U11)18d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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.

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) 18d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X1 (U11) 18d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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