Car comparison

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

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)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
193hp144kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
59L
CO2 emissions-
138g/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) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 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)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
29.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 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)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 Coupe (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
300 Nm
221 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)320i
1,645 kg
3,627 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)320i
230 km/h
143 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)320i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 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 Coupe (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
-
967 km
601 mi
CO2 score
-
138 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
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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) 320i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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) 320i

  • Has 20 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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