Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325ivsBMW E9 3.0CSi

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 E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    277 Nm
    204 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMWE93.0CSi
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
244Nm180lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325iBMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i5,900 rpm4,200 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
41.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 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
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW E9 3.0CSi has 8 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 8 hp (6 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
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 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
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 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
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 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
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: 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 Coupe (E36)325i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 2.1 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
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
BMWE93.0CSi
661 km
410 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
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 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
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325iBMWE93.0CSi
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
244 Nm
180 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
661 km
410 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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 Coupe (E36) 325iBMW E9 3.0CSi
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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