Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QVvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 24V QV

232 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1998

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Lightest
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Best power-to-weight
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Largest trunk
435 L
Best economy score
84/100
Best practicality score
72/100

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV

Fastest top speed
250 km/h
155 mph Unrestricted
240 km/h
149 mph Restricted
Most powerful
232 hp
173 kW
Highest torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Best estimated range
798 km
496 mi
Best overall score
58/100
Best performance score
52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power	232hp173kW	193hp144kW
Torque	280Nm207lb-ft	280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight	1,680kg3,704lb	1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight	2,165kg4,773lb	1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated	236 km/h 147 mph
To 99% top speed	76.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated	63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.7s	7.3s
0-200 km/h	25.6s Calculated	25.4s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.3s Calculated	7.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK	8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK	-
Fuel consumption highway	7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK	-
Quarter mile	15.5s Calculated	15.2s Calculated
Power-to-weight	138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated	138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton Calculated	201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	798km496mi Calculated	765km475mi Calculated
Displacement	2,959cc181cu in	2,793cc170cu in
Length	4,555mm179in	4,433mm175in
Width	1,760mm69in	1,698mm67in
Height	1,356mm53in	1,393mm55in
Wheelbase	2,660mm105in	2,700mm106in
Front track	1,532mm60in	1,408mm55in
Rear track	1,506mm59in	1,421mm56in
Trunk volume	410L	435L
Doors	4	4
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	75L	65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QVBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	6,300 rpm	5,000 rpm	6,550 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	5,500 rpm	3,950 rpm	5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.3 s	7.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.7 s	7.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	25.6 s	25.4 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited	236 km/h 147 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.8 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	6.9 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.4 s	10.1 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.2 s	12.9 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.5 s	15.2 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	158 km/h 98 mph	160 km/h 99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	232 hp 173 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	193 hp 144 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV has 39 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	280 Nm 207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	280 Nm 207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	1,680 kg 3,704 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	1,395 kg 3,075 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	236 km/h 147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	7.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	7.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	798 km 496 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	765 km 475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	232 hp 173 kW	7.7 s	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	193 hp 144 kW	7.3 s	236 km/h 147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV

Power	232 hp 173 kW
0-100 km/h	7.7 s
Top speed Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	410 L 14.5 cu ft
Length	4,555 mm 179.3 in
Height	1,356 mm 53.4 in

BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i

Power	193 hp 144 kW
0-100 km/h	7.3 s
Top speed 236 km/h 147 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	435 L 15.4 cu ft
Length	4,433 mm 174.5 in
Height	1,393 mm 54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV

Power	232 hp 173 kW
0-100 km/h	7.7 s
Top speed Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph

9.4 L/100 km

25.0 mpg US

30.1 mpg UK

BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i

Power	193 hp 144 kW
0-100 km/h	7.3 s
Top speed 236 km/h 147 mph

8.5 L/100 km

27.7 mpg US

33.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK	7.7 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK	7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV	138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp	9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i	138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp	8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV

BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i

Power

232 hp

173 kW

193 hp

144 kW

Torque

280 Nm

207 lb-ft

280 Nm

207 lb-ft

Acceleration

7.7 s

7.3 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

250 km/h155 mph

Restricted

240 km/h149 mph

236 km/h

147 mph

Lightness

1,680 kg

3,704 lb

1,395 kg

3,075 lb

Fuel consumption

9.4 L/100 km

25.0 mpg US

30.1 mpg UK

8.5 L/100 km

27.7 mpg US

33.2 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	410 L 14.5 cu ft
Length	4,555 mm 179.3 in
Height	1,356 mm 53.4 in

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	435 L 15.4 cu ft
Length	4,433 mm 174.5 in
Height	1,393 mm 54.8 in

Range score

798 km

496 mi

765 km

475 mi

Trunk score

410 L

14.5 cu ft

435 L

15.4 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

138 hp/t

103 kW/t

7.2 kg/hp

138 hp/t

103 kW/t

7.2 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV	BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i
Consumption	9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK	8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	16.45 LC100 km	14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	26.47 LC100 mi	23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal	1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	2,468 LC/year	2,231 LC/year