BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsBMW X5 (G05) 25d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,690 kg3,726 lb
- Best power-to-weight112 hp/t84 kW/t8.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.2 L/100 km56.0 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score84/100
BMW X5 (G05) 25d
- Most powerful231 hp172 kW
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Best estimated range1,290 km802 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX5 (G05)25d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 231hp172kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 2,070kg4,564lb |
| Gross weight | 2,290kg5,049lb | 2,820kg6,217lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 111.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.1s Calculated | 44.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.3s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated | 217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 889km552mi Calculated | 1,290km802mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,922mm194in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 2,004mm79in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,745mm69in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,975mm117in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | - |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | - |
| Ground clearance | 135mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 650L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,870L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 162g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
- BMW X5 (G05) 25d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 4,400 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX5 (G05)25d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.4 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.1 s | 44.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.3 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 143 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 231 hp 172 kW |
BMW X5 (G05) 25d has 41 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 41 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 222 km/h 138 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 7.4 s |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 7.5 s |
Although BMW X5 (G05) 25d has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 1.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 889 km 552 mi |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 1,290 km 802 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.4 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 231 hp 172 kW | 7.5 s | 222 km/h 138 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX5 (G05)25d |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| BMWX5 (G05)25d | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX5 (G05)25d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 231 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.4 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 889 km 552 mi | 1,290 km 802 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 162 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d | BMW X5 (G05) 25d |
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| Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.88 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,181 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Is 380 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
BMW X5 (G05) 25d
- Has 41 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Has 401 km (249 mi) more estimated range
- Has 150 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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