Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

325i

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1999
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
192hp143kW
150hp112kW
Torque
244Nm180lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
90hp/t67kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i5,900 rpm4,200 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
43.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
192 hp
143 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i has 42 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
244 Nm
180 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,660 kg
3,660 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 Coupe (E36)325i
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i8.0 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 0.8 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 Coupe (E36)325i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: 4.1 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 Coupe (E36)325i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
705 km
438 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
192 hp
143 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 Coupe (E36)325i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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

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 Coupe (E36)325i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i 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 Coupe (E36)325i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 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 Coupe (E36)325i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
192 hp
143 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
244 Nm
180 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
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
Range score
705 km
438 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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