Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320ivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
184hp137kW
193hp144kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,408mm55in
Rear track-
1,421mm56in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume-
405L
Max trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
62L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320iBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
30.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (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 Sedan (G20)320i
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 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 Sedan (G20)320i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i7.1 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i7.3 s

Although BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 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 Sedan (G20)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320iBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
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
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
-
CO2 score
136 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 Sedan (G20) 320i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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