Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

328Ci

193 hp2798 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2000
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbocharged2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 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
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,798cc171cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
57L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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 (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
35.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci has 3 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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 (E46)328Ci
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (E46)328Ci
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
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 (E46)328Ci7.0 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 320d: 0.8 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 (E46)328Ci
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW
7.0 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 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 (E46)328Ci
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)320d
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
-
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Gran Turismo (F34) 320d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

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