Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dvsCupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI

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

Cupra Leon Sportstourer

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,309 kg
    2,886 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dCupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,309kg2,886lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
42.1s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg 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
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
-

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 (G21) 318dCupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dCupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.1 s
42.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
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 (G21)318d
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
1,309 kg
2,886 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: 0.3 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 (G21)318d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: 1.6 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 (G21)318d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
703 km
437 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
216 km/h
134 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.2 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dCupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
9.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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) 318dCupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI

  • Is 341 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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