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320i M Sport (F30) vs 320d M Sport (F30)

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
320d M Sport (F30)
Beats the 320i M Sport (F30) by 0.08s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 320d M Sport (F30) beats the 320i M Sport (F30) by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 320d M Sport (F30) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
184 hp
190 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
Top speed
235 km/h
235 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
270 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$42,000
$44,000

Simulated race times

Distance
320i M Sport (F30)
320d M Sport (F30)
100 m
6.906s
6.863s
1/8 mile
10.160s
10.099s
1/4 mile
15.164s
15.079s
1 km
26.763s
26.637s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 320i M Sport (F30) is $42,000 vs $44,000 for the 320d M Sport (F30) — a $2,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 320i M Sport (F30) or the 320d M Sport (F30)?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 320d M Sport (F30) is faster, beating the 320i M Sport (F30) by 0.08 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 320i M Sport (F30) vs the 320d M Sport (F30)?

The 320i M Sport (F30) hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 320d M Sport (F30) does it in 7.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 320i M Sport (F30) produces 184 hp; the 320d M Sport (F30) produces 190 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 320i M Sport (F30) tops out at 235 km/h, and the 320d M Sport (F30) reaches 235 km/h.

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