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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dvsBMW X3 (G01) 30d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,229 km
    764 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,229km764mi
Calculated
1,214km755mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dBMW X3 (G01) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,930 kg
4,255 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)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
245 km/h
152 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)330d5.5 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 0.2 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)330d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 0.8 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)330d
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
1,229 km
764 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,214 km
755 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 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)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 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)330d
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,229 km
764 mi
1,214 km
755 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 330dBMW X3 (G01) 30d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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