Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CivsNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

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

Nissan 200 SX (S14)

2.0 i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1993-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,798cc171cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
307L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CiNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
31.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 7 hp (5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
265 Nm
195 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
1,350 kg
2,976 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci and Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 0.5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328CiNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 133 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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