Compare: BMW 3 Series 2012 Sedan 184 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2013 Sedan 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (F30)

Modification (Engine)

320d (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic

318d (143 Hp) xDrive

Start of production

2012

July, 2013

End of production

2015

June, 2015

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

5.7-5.8 l/100 km

5.7-5.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.1-4.2 l/100 km

4.1-4.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

4.7-4.8 l/100 km

4.7-4.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

124-125 g/km

123-127 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

9.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.4 sec

9.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

228 km/h

212 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.1 Hp/tonne

10.4 kg/Hp, 96 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 239.7 Nm/tonne

4.7 kg/Nm, 214.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

143 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

92.2 Hp/l

71.7 Hp/l

Torque

380 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm.

320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N47D20C

Engine displacement

1995 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.2 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

7 l

7.6 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1585 kg

1490 kg

Max. weight

2060 kg

2030 kg

Max load

475 kg

540 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

480 l

Fuel tank capacity

57 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

745 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4624 mm

Width

1811 mm

Width including mirrors

2031 mm

Height

1434 mm

Wheelbase

2810 mm

Front track

1543 mm

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm

1583 mm

Front overhang

776 mm

Rear overhang

1038 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

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

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

8 gears, automatic transmission

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

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 92V; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19

Front wheel tires: 205/60 R16; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18; 225/40 R19, Rear wheel tires: 205/60 R16; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 255/35 R19

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

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19