Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328ivsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

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
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

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
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Highest torque
    292 Nm
    215 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    507 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193hp144kW
223hp166kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
507L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
33.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 30 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 30 hp (22 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 1.1 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 Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 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
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193 hp
144 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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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
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
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Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 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) 328i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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