First G20 vs F30 3 Series Real Life Side by Side Look

Art__Vandelay · 01-14-2019, 04:43 PM

The front is absolutely okay.

But the tail lights destroy everything. I just can't understand how they could stick with this design. It's so boring and has absolutely no BMW design in it. If somebody would show me these tail lights 2 years ago and ask me from what brand it is from, I'd name at least 10 other brands before I'd even think about BMW. But the main problem is simply that it doesn't look good at all.

But other than that, the G20 looks nice.

dizzy619 · 01-14-2019, 04:55 PM

Both horrible examples

praxis218 · 01-14-2019, 05:11 PM

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I hope you're right, but I'm not so sure.....they've made it clear that the red/gray taillight design is what they're going to go with moving forward, as indicated by the 7 LCI, 8 series, X4, X5, Z4.....

The gray/clear part is alright in moderation. It looks great on the 2019 X4.

For G20 they made the gray area huge for no reason.

Costello1991 · 01-14-2019, 05:13 PM

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New one looks better. The grills flows better on the new one.

no it doesnt. barely looks like a bmw anymore. huge grills are ridiculous.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 01-14-2019, 05:14 PM

It's okay.

KoenG · 01-14-2019, 05:28 PM

Hmmm... in this comparison, I must confess the F30 looks sharper and more sporty from the front. The G20 looks a bit bloated and the grill is out of proportion. Sadly enough, I don't think the M kit is improving the situation.

530iDriver · 01-14-2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

I have a hard time accepting the new G20

Thanks for posting!

Not me. Tremendous improvement!

Miko M · 01-14-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by Miko M

I have a hard time accepting the new G20

Thanks for posting!

Not me. Tremendous improvement!

I am sure there is huge improvement in handling, interior, display etc...
Front looks ok, just the back really screwed things up.
I am sure some like it but most probably don't.

I am sure car will be a benchmark for most manufacturers.

gds52 · 01-14-2019, 05:46 PM

Front is good...BMWish...but from behind it looks sissy like Mercedes!!

Brasko · 01-14-2019, 05:48 PM

I prefer the front end of the F30 and the rear end of the G20.

Transfer · 01-14-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by Miko M

I have a hard time accepting the new G20

Thanks for posting!

Not me. Tremendous improvement!

Agreed. I've always thought F30 looked ugly.

wdeerfield · 01-14-2019, 06:02 PM

The g20 is like the old Hyundai attempt to rip off the Germans except the new genesis g70 walks all over this Bmw g20. I think you'll see a lot more g70s before you see the g20s.

Those kidney grills look comically large. Like "hey look look look. I'm a Bmw I'm a Bmw!" Trying way too hard to stand out and then you throw those comical lil fog light triangles and the lower grill is a complete after thought.

And then the rear.... spent so much time screwing up the front they just said f it and said "let's just copy Lexus since people keep buying those instead of our... we'll trick them into thinking it's Japanese luxury"

THEROK · 01-14-2019, 06:15 PM

Both mass produced commuter cars. Next.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 01-14-2019, 06:23 PM

G20 makes the F30 look dated. This is always a sign of a successful redesign.

stein_325i · 01-14-2019, 06:27 PM

While everyone may complain about certain aspects of the G20 I will say that it likes very modern in comparison to the F30, making the F30 (especially non m-sport) look a little more dated than it actually is.

IB M · 01-14-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

The front is absolutely okay.

But the tail lights destroy everything. I just can't understand how they could stick with this design. It's so boring and has absolutely no BMW design in it. If somebody would show me these tail lights 2 years ago and ask me from what brand it is from, I'd name at least 10 other brands before I'd even think about BMW. But the main problem is simply that it doesn't look good at all.

But other than that, the G20 looks nice.

Bmw helped Toyota develop the new Supra and Toyota helped BMW with rear end design by turning over Camry tail light blue prints circa 2004.

KTN · 01-14-2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

The front is absolutely okay.

But the tail lights destroy everything. I just can't understand how they could stick with this design. It's so boring and has absolutely no BMW design in it. If somebody would show me these tail lights 2 years ago and ask me from what brand it is from, I'd name at least 10 other brands before I'd even think about BMW. But the main problem is simply that it doesn't look good at all.

But other than that, the G20 looks nice.

Yeah, absolutely no BMW design in it, huh.

None at all.

Sweeney921 · 01-14-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KTN

None at all.

The L-shaped light bar design is still there, but the outline is missing that characteristic "bump" on the rear three-quarter panel. I reckon that's what the new design language lacks to tie the G20 to its 3-series lineage.

Nomana · 01-14-2019, 07:27 PM

Just realized how much I like F30

BMR_CK · 01-14-2019, 08:01 PM

Don’t love...don’t hate it. Need to see an M-sport version with black grills.

GaoKS · 01-14-2019, 08:11 PM

Interesting how some see Lexus tails.. all I see is Audi A4.

dmboone25 · 01-14-2019, 08:14 PM

The new one is

What are those black things on the front and back?

It’s like half a bow tie...

Truly awful....

01-14-2019, 04:43 PM	#45
Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 1939 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	The front is absolutely okay. But the tail lights destroy everything. I just can't understand how they could stick with this design. It's so boring and has absolutely no BMW design in it. If somebody would show me these tail lights 2 years ago and ask me from what brand it is from, I'd name at least 10 other brands before I'd even think about BMW. But the main problem is simply that it doesn't look good at all. But other than that, the G20 looks nice.
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KoenG Lieutenant Colonel 1429 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: i4 eDrive40 & Cupra Leon 300 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... in this comparison, I must confess the F30 looks sharper and more sporty from the front. The G20 looks a bit bloated and the grill is out of proportion. Sadly enough, I don't think the M kit is improving the situation.
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Front is good...BMWish...but from behind it looks sissy like Mercedes!!
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2745 Rep 7,741 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	The g20 is like the old Hyundai attempt to rip off the Germans except the new genesis g70 walks all over this Bmw g20. I think you'll see a lot more g70s before you see the g20s. Those kidney grills look comically large. Like "hey look look look. I'm a Bmw I'm a Bmw!" Trying way too hard to stand out and then you throw those comical lil fog light triangles and the lower grill is a complete after thought. And then the rear.... spent so much time screwing up the front they just said f it and said "let's just copy Lexus since people keep buying those instead of our... we'll trick them into thinking it's Japanese luxury" __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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