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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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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

23i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X1 (U11) 23i

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMWX1 (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) 320dBMW X1 (U11) 23iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 23i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX1 (U11)23i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMWX1 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.1 s
BMWX1 (U11)23i7.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)23i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)23i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMWX1 (U11)23i
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
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
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
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

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) 320dBMW X1 (U11) 23i
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,890 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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