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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 330i

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1999
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

330i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
193hp144kW
255hp190kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
728km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
137mm5in
Trunk volume
435L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
21.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
170 km/h
106 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i has 62 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i: 62 hp (46 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
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 Sedan (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
1,702 kg
3,752 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: 1.7 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
765 km
475 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
728 km
453 mi

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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
255 hp
190 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022330i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
728 km
453 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Is 307 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 330i

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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