Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsBMW 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 (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
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
70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
98.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,420mm56in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
230L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
40L
62L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 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 (G21)320dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 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
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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 (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i has 3 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 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 (G21)320d
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (G21)320d
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 (G21)320d7.1 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i7.7 s

Although BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 0.6 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 (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 4.5 L/100 km.

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 (G21)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 (G21)320d
833 km
518 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 (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 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 (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (G21) 320d 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 (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 (G21)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (G21)320dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 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
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
833 km
518 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 (G21) 320dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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