Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1999
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E36)328iBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
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
69.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
98.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
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
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,418mm56in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,420mm56in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
230L
Max trunk volume
1,320L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 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
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E36)328iBMW3 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
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 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
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
1,365 kg
3,009 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i7.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
667 km
414 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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

BMW 3 Series Touring (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
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E36)328i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E36)328iBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 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
1,365 kg
3,009 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328iBMW 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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 328i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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