BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dvsBMW X4 (G02) 30i
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) 330d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful265 hp198 kW
- Highest torque580 Nm428 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight148 hp/t110 kW/t6.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions144 g/km
- Best estimated range1,073 km667 mi
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score67/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score84/100
BMW X4 (G02) 30i
- Lightest1,720 kg3,792 lb
- Largest trunk525 L
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | BMWX4 (G02)30i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265hp198kW | 252hp188kW |
| Torque | 580Nm428lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,305kg5,082lb | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 60.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.1s Calculated | 27.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 147hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated | 203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,073km667mi Calculated | 890km553mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,752mm187in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,918mm76in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,621mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,864mm113in |
| Front track | 1,579mm62in | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,569mm62in | 1,666mm66in |
| Ground clearance | - | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 525L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,430L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 65L |
| CO2 emissions | 144g/km | 168g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
- BMW X4 (G02) 30i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | BMWX4 (G02)30i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.1 s | 27.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 175 km/h 109 mph | 157 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 265 hp 198 kW |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 252 hp 188 kW |
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d has 13 hp more than BMW X4 (G02) 30i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02) 30i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 1,720 kg 3,792 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)330d | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 240 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 5.6 s |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 6.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW X4 (G02) 30i: 0.7 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)330d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW X4 (G02) 30i: 1.8 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)330d | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 147 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 1,073 km 667 mi |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 890 km 553 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | 265 hp 198 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 252 hp 188 kW | 6.3 s | 240 km/h 149 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)330d |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX4 (G02)30i |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d 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)330d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 6.3 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)330d | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02)30i | 147 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d | BMWX4 (G02)30i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 265 hp 198 kW | 252 hp 188 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,073 km 667 mi | 890 km 553 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 144 g/km | 168 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 147 hp/t 109 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d | BMW X4 (G02) 30i |
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| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 230 Nm more
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 24 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
BMW X4 (G02) 30i
- Is 70 kg lighter
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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