Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

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 Sedan (G20)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i

  • 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 economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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 Sedan (G20)320i
Power
193hp144kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,798cc171cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,471mm58in
-
Rear track
1,478mm58in
-
Trunk volume
440L
-
Max trunk volume-
480L
Doors
2
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L
CO2 emissions-
136g/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 Sedan (G20) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 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 Sedan (G20)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 (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
24.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
161 km/h
100 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 Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci 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 (E46) 328Ci: 9 hp (7 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 Sedan (G20)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 (E46)328Ci
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
1,450 kg
3,197 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 Sedan (G20)320i
240 km/h
149 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 Sedan (G20)320i7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320i: 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 (E46)328Ci
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 Sedan (G20)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
Range score
-
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 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 Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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 Sedan (G20) 320i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 40 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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