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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i (Stage 3)

234 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i (Stage 2)

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i (Stage 1)

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    591 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
+37 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+26 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+18 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-1.5 s
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
21.7s-17.0 s
Calculated
25.5s-13.2 s
Calculated
28.8s-9.9 s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,573mm62in
1,573mm62in
1,573mm62in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
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
59L
59L
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 3)234 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
25.5 s
28.8 s
38.8 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 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
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 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) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 1) 184 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.8 s
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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)318i (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)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 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)318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.7 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)318i (Stage 3)234 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 mi
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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 156 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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

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