Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
405L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328iBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
27.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (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 Coupe (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 Coupe (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,640 kg
3,616 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)328i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)328i7.3 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 0.1 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 Coupe (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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) 320d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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