BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsBMW X1 (U11) 23i
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/h7.1 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range930 km578 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score54/100
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score84/100
BMW X1 (U11) 23i
- Most powerful204 hp152 kW
- Best power-to-weight123 hp/t92 kW/t8.1 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX1 (U11)23i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,225kg4,905lb | 2,220kg4,894lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 90.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.8s Calculated | 32.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 930km578mi Calculated | 625km388mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,500mm177in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,845mm73in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,642mm65in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,692mm106in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,592mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,569mm62in | 1,593mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 141mm6in | 205mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,545L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 45L |
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 X1 (U11) 23i: 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 |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,500-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX1 (U11)23i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.8 s | 32.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 159 km/h 99 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 204 hp 152 kW |
BMW X1 (U11) 23i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW X1 (U11) 23i: 14 hp (10 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 |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 1,655 kg 3,649 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 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 233 km/h 145 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 | 7.1 s |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 7.1 s |
Although BMW X1 (U11) 23i has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
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 | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW X1 (U11) 23i: 2.9 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 | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 930 km 578 mi |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 625 km 388 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 | 7.1 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.1 s | 233 km/h 145 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 |
| 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX1 (U11)23i |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 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 | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.1 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 | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
| BMWX1 (U11)23i | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | BMWX1 (U11)23i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 7.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 930 km 578 mi | 625 km 388 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d | BMW X1 (U11) 23i |
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| Consumption | 4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.52 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.11 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 645 L170 US gal142 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,129 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 305 km (190 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
BMW X1 (U11) 23i
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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