Compare: BMW 3 Series 2012 Sedan 136 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2018 Sedan 190 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (F30)

3 Series Sedan (G20)

Modification (Engine)

316i (136 Hp) Steptronic

320d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic

Start of production

2012

2018

End of production

2015

January, 2020

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.5-7.6 l/100 km

5.2-5.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.8-4.9 l/100 km

4.1-4.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.8-5.9 l/100 km

4.5-4.8 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

134-137 g/km

118-125 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.2 sec

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.2 sec

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

210 km/h

233 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

Euro 6 d-TEMP

Weight-to-power ratio

10.3 kg/Hp, 96.8 Hp/tonne

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 156.6 Nm/tonne

3.9 kg/Nm, 259.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

136 Hp @ 4350 rpm.

190 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

85.1 Hp/l

95.2 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm @ 1350 rpm.

400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N13B16A

B47D20B

Engine displacement

1598 cm³

1995 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

77 mm

84 mm

Piston Stroke

85.8 mm

90 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

6.7 l

7 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1405 kg

1540 kg

Max. weight

1955 kg

2170 kg

Max load

550 kg

630 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

480 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

40 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

695 kg

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4624 mm

4709 mm

Width

1811 mm

1827 mm

Width including mirrors

2068 mm

Height

1429 mm

1442 mm

Wheelbase

2810 mm

2851 mm

Front track

1543 mm

1573 mm

Rear (Back) track

1583 mm

1587 mm

Front overhang

799 mm

Rear overhang

1059 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

135 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

0.25

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m

11.95 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

205/60 R16 H; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19

225/50 R17 98Y XL

Wheel rim size

7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19

7.5J x 17