Car comparison

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

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

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Alfa Romeo RZ

3.0 i V6

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1993
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
210hp157kW
193hp144kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
98.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,420mm56in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
120L
230L
Max trunk volume
390L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 has 17 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i and Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V67.5 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
753 km
468 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

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

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

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

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 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
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.7 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
210 hp
157 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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