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      10-01-2018, 11:50 PM   #1
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Visual Comparison: G20 3 Series vs F30 3 Series M Sport

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You've seen the data and specs of the G20 3 Series and how they compare to the F30 3 Series, now see how the exterior and interior styling compare.

Also see:
G20 3 Series vs C-Class Comparison
G20 3 Series vs A4 S Line Comparison
G20 3 Series vs Lexus IS Comparison

Dimensions:
G20 length: 185.7 in (2.9 in longer than F30)
G20 width: 71.9 in (0.6 in wider than F30)
G20 height: 56.8 in (0.5 in taller than F30)
G20 wheelbase: 112.2 in (1.6 in longer than F30)
G20 front track: 62.3 in (1.7 in wider than F30)
G20 rear track: 62.9 in (0.8 in wider than F30)

BMW G20 vs F30 3 Series




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      10-02-2018, 03:03 AM   #2
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Thank you for this...

Long Live the 3 series... Most likely the G20 LCI will look much better...
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Evolution not revolution.

It's evolution definitely not revolution.

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mid-15c., "moderately well," 1520s, "indifferently, neither too poorly nor too well," from so (adv.), which is attested from mid-13c. in the sense "in this state or condition." As an adjective, "mediocre, neither too good nor too bad," 1540s.

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Front end looks great. Not a fan of the ass. Doesn't look like a bimmer ass. Idk if that's a good or bad thing though. Overall looks promising
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I'm absolutely loving the new design
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WTH... they gave the 330i the “M” seatbelts with the tri color stitching...
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The interior is a massive upgrade... looks like the premium car it should be..
the f30 never did for me... the ergonomics and practicality were superb but never thought design was anything special... this looks superb abd if they've managed to keep the ergonomics similar to the f30... I.e all the tech without the silly touchscreen gimmicks that make simple operations much more difficult than used to be...
Thinking new Audi's here..

Hope it can all be used without having ever having to say 'hey' to my car
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Thanks for the info but surely right away the 1st picture is skewed in the G20 favour?

Don't the specs say the G20 is taller, how come in the front shot side by side it's looking so much lower ?

Great looking car though, like it but no need to cheat
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Not crazy about the back. Looks more Acura than BMW. Interior is a huge step up though.
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I like it very much. Lots of styling queues from the five series in particular the front but The more pointed slant gives a nice sporty feel. The front vents are very nice, especially the design from the middle of the lights down.

The kink on the side is a bit odd, it looks like they wanted to keep the vent behind the front wheel but changed their mind at the last moment 😂

The back is more X5 or Audiesque but the way the lights continuously carry over to the boot give the car a feeling of more width and looks lower. A good look.

I can't stand the shifter. It's gone so blocky now like the 8 and X5, I prefer the old dildo design especially finished in ceramic like you can get on the G30.

All in all itching to see an M3 now
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Jesus, it looks like a Lexus from behind.
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Can we have a Lexus IS comparison also? (exterior only).

Interior is a massive improvement and enough to move people out of the previous gen car.

I feel bad they ditched the sharp rib on the flanks that were awesome on the E90s and somewhat ok on the F30.
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Looks good. The added size really enabled BMW to do some interesting things design wise.

The cars keep getting larger that's for sure. I can only imagine how large the 4-series is going to be. Huge GT. Doesn't bode well for the M3/M4 crowd who actually track their cars.
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Thanks for the info but surely right away the 1st picture is skewed in the G20 favour?

Don't the specs say the G20 is taller, how come in the front shot side by side it's looking so much lower ?

Great looking car though, like it but no need to cheat
It's an illusion created by the higher and slightly softer shoulder line on the G20.
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Overall, I like it...but F30 still looks good. Still not sure about the new kidney grill shape.

Just noticed the start/stop button on console. Hmmm.
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Can we have a Lexus IS comparison also? (exterior only).

Interior is a massive improvement and enough to move people out of the previous gen car.

I feel bad they ditched the sharp rib on the flanks that were awesome on the E90s and somewhat ok on the F30.
Clearly, Toyota designed the new 3 series as well as the new Z4.
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Oddly, I think the F series looks so much better in a "smooth" kind of way. They're showing signs of trying too hard to be 'edgy' like the Japanese?
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Lexus looking or not, at night time those tailights are probably going to be the best looking in the market right now. Until someone with the Audi's dynamic headlights but on their turn signal
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