Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328ivsBMW 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)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999
VS

BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMWE93.0CSi
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu 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) 328iBMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 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)328iBMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
41.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 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)328i
193 hp
144 kW
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW E9 3.0CSi has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 7 hp (5 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
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)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 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)328i
236 km/h
147 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)328i7.3 s
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

Although BMW E9 3.0CSi has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 0.4 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
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
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)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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iBMWE93.0CSi
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
-
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
-
661 km
410 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 E9 3.0CSi
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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