BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful561 hp418 kW
- Highest torque775 Nm572 lb-ft
- Lightest1,770 kg3,902 lb
- Best power-to-weight317 hp/t236 kW/t3.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions172 g/km
- Best estimated range776 km482 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score89/100
- Best performance score91/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp |
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| Power | 561hp418kW+187 hp | 486hp363kW+112 hp | 441hp329kW+67 hp | 374hp279kW |
| Torque | 775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm | 675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm | 610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Gross weight | 2,365kg5,214lb | 2,365kg5,214lb | 2,365kg5,214lb | 2,365kg5,214lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 33.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.3 s Calculated | 38.9s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.4 s Calculated | 39.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.3 s Calculated | 44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s-1.0 s | 3.8s-0.7 s | 4.1s-0.4 s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.1s-4.7 s Calculated | 10.3s-3.6 s Calculated | 11.6s-2.2 s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 3.7s-0.6 s Calculated | 3.9s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.0s-1.5 s Calculated | 11.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 317hp/t236kW/t144hp/1000 lb Calculated | 275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb Calculated | 249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton Calculated | 381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton Calculated | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 776km482mi Calculated | 776km482mi Calculated | 776km482mi Calculated | 776km482mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in | 4,713mm186in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,583mm62in | 1,583mm62in | 1,583mm62in | 1,583mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in | 1,567mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,510L | 1,510L | 1,510L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 172g/km | 172g/km | 172g/km | 172g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 374 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 3.9 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 3.8 s | 4.1 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.1 s | 10.3 s | 11.6 s | 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.3 s | 7.6 s | 7.9 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.3 s | 9.7 s | 10.0 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.0 s | 11.4 s | 11.8 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 220 km/h 137 mph | 212 km/h 131 mph | 202 km/h 125 mph | 191 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 561 hp 418 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 486 hp 363 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 441 hp 329 kW |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 374 hp 279 kW |
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp has 187 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 374 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 374 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp: 187 hp (139 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 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)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 3.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 3.8 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 4.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 4.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 374 hp: 1.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 317 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 275 hp/t 205 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 776 km 482 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 776 km 482 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 776 km 482 mi |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 776 km 482 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 561 hp 418 kW | 3.5 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 486 hp 363 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 441 hp 329 kW | 4.1 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 374 hp 279 kW | 4.5 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 4.5 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 |
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | 317 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | 275 hp/t 205 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 3)561 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 2)486 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i (Stage 1)441 hp | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i374 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 561 hp 418 kW | 486 hp 363 kW | 441 hp 329 kW | 374 hp 279 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 3.8 s | 4.1 s | 4.5 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 776 km 482 mi | 776 km 482 mi | 776 km 482 mi | 776 km 482 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 172 g/km | 172 g/km | 172 g/km | 172 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 317 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 275 hp/t 205 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 211 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 1) 441 hp | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i 374 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 3) 561 hp
- Has 75 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i (Stage 2) 486 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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