2020 BMW 3 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- M340i xDrive AWD, 382 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 16% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M340i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 382 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,968 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,000 |
| M340i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 382 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,849 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $54,000 |
| M340i Sedan North America RWD | 6-cyl | 382 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,849 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $54,000 |
| 330i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 254 hp | 294 lb-ft | 3,772 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,750 |
| 330i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 254 hp | 294 lb-ft | 3,589 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $40,750 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan North America | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,764 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,750 |
| 330i Sedan North America RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,582 lb | 142 | 14.0 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $40,750 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 254 hp | 330i RWD | $40,750 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | 330i Sedan North America RWD | $40,750 | $0 | $1,280 | $0 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 382 hp | M340i RWD | $54,000 | +$13,250 | $1,536 | +$256 |
| 6-cyl | 1 | 382 hp | M340i Sedan North America RWD | $54,000 | $0 | $1,280 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | 330i RWD | $40,750 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 330i RWD: 254 hp, 30 mpg, $40,750. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
3 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 BMW 3 Series: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 BMW 3 Series.
| Measure | 2020 BMW 3 Series | 2020 Jaguar XE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M340i xDrive AWD | P300 R-Dynamic S AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 296 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,968 lb | 3,560 lb |
| hp per ton | 193 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| MSRP | $56,000 | $46,295 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree