Comparison between:
• BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i Steptronic (petrol, 2019)
• BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i Steptronic (petrol, 2019)
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Model | Sedan (G20) 320i Steptronic | Touring (G21) 320i Steptronic |
| First year of production | 2019 | 2019 |
| Last year of production | 2022 | 2022 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | sedan (saloon) | station wagon (estate, combi) |
| Number of doors | 4 (four) | 5 (five) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2851.00 mm (millimeters) 9.35 ft (feet) 112.24 in (inches) 2.8510 m (meters) | 2851.00 mm (millimeters) 9.35 ft (feet) 112.24 in (inches) 2.8510 m (meters) |
| Front track | - | 1579.00 mm (millimeters) 5.18 ft (feet) 62.17 in (inches) 1.5790 m (meters) |
| Rear track | - | 1569.00 mm (millimeters) 5.15 ft (feet) 61.77 in (inches) 1.5690 m (meters) |
| Length | 4709.00 mm (millimeters) 15.45 ft (feet) 185.39 in (inches) 4.7090 m (meters) | 4709.00 mm (millimeters) 15.45 ft (feet) 185.39 in (inches) 4.7090 m (meters) |
| Width | 1827.00 mm (millimeters) 5.99 ft (feet) 71.93 in (inches) 1.8270 m (meters) | 1827.00 mm (millimeters) 5.99 ft (feet) 71.93 in (inches) 1.8270 m (meters) |
| Height | 1435.00 mm (millimeters) 4.71 ft (feet) 56.50 in (inches) 1.4350 m (meters) | 1440.00 mm (millimeters) 4.72 ft (feet) 56.69 in (inches) 1.4400 m (meters) |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | - | 500.0 l (liters) 17.66 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.50 m3 (cubic meters) 500000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | 480.0 l (liters) 16.95 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.48 m3 (cubic meters) 480000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) | 1510.0 l (liters) 53.33 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.51 m3 (cubic meters) 1510000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Curb weight | 1450 kg (kilograms) 3196.70 lbs (pounds) | 1645 kg (kilograms) 3626.60 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 2050 kg (kilograms) 4519.48 lbs (pounds) | 2135 kg (kilograms) 4706.87 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 59.0 l (liters) 12.98 UK gal (UK gallons) 15.59 US gal (US gallons) | 59.0 l (liters) 12.98 UK gal (UK gallons) 15.59 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | - | - |
| Engine model | B48B20A | B48B20A |
| Engine location | longitudinal, front | longitudinal, front |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc (cubic centimeters) | 1998 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | - | - |
| Type of aspiration | - | - |
| Compression ratio | 10.20 : 1 | 11.00 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | inline/straight engine | inline/straight engine |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 82.00 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.23 in (inches) 0.0820 m (meters) | 82.00 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.23 in (inches) 0.0820 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 94.60 mm (millimeters) 0.31 ft (feet) 3.72 in (inches) 0.0946 m (meters) | 94.60 mm (millimeters) 0.31 ft (feet) 3.72 in (inches) 0.0946 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 184 hp (horse power) 137.2 kW (kilowatts) 186.6 ps (metric horsepower) | 184 hp (horse power) 137.2 kW (kilowatts) 186.6 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 5000 - 6500 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 5000 - 6500 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 300 Nm (newton meters) 30.6 kgm (kilogram meters) 221.3 ft-lb (foot-pounds) | 300 Nm (newton meters) 30.6 kgm (kilogram meters) 221.3 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 1350 - 4000 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 1350 - 4000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Redline RPM | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.10 s (seconds) | 7.50 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h (kilometers per hour) 149.13 mph (miles per hour) | 230 km/h (kilometers per hour) 142.92 mph (miles per hour) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 | 0.27 |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 6.8 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.50 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.80 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 34.59 mpg (miles per gallon) 9.14 mpl (miles per liter) 14.71 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 6.8 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.50 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.80 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 34.59 mpg (miles per gallon) 9.14 mpl (miles per liter) 14.71 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 4.8 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.06 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.27 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 49.00 mpg (miles per gallon) 12.95 mpl (miles per liter) 20.83 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 5.1 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.12 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.35 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 46.12 mpg (miles per gallon) 12.18 mpl (miles per liter) 19.61 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 5.5 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.21 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.45 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 42.77 mpg (miles per gallon) 11.30 mpl (miles per liter) 18.18 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 5.7 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.25 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.51 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 41.27 mpg (miles per gallon) 10.90 mpl (miles per liter) 17.54 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| EU emission standard | EURO 6D-TEMP | EURO 6D - TEMP |
| Catalytic converter | - | - |
| CO2 emissions | 126 - 136 g/km (grammes per kilometer) | 130 - 138 g/km (grammes per kilometer) |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Transmission model | Steptronic | Steptronic |
| Type of transmission | automatic | automatic |
| Number of automatic gears | 8 (eight) | 8 (eight) |
| Number of manual gears | - | - |
| Final drive ratio | - | - |
| Drive type | rear wheel drive (RWD) | rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | electric | electric |
| Turning circle diameter | 11.40 m (meters) 37.40 ft (feet) 448.82 in (inches) | 11.40 m (meters) 37.40 ft (feet) 448.82 in (inches) |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - independent suspension - multi-link suspension | - |
| Type of rear suspension | - independent suspension - multi-link suspension | - |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | ventilated discs | ventilated discs |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes | Yes |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | 6.5J X 16 | 7.5J X 17 |
| Tyre code | 205/60 R16 96W XL | 225/50 R17 98 Y XL |