Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328ivsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1999
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
435L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
31.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i has 3 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 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 Sedan (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i7.3 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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 Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (E36) 328iNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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