Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328ivsHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

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

Honda Legend II (KA7)

3.2i 24V

205 hp3206 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1996

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 power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    765 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
193hp144kW
205hp153kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
293Nm216lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
3,206cc196cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
427L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V5,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
33.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
94 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V has 12 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 12 hp (9 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
293 Nm
216 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
1,550 kg
3,417 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V8.1 s

Although Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V 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 Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 0.8 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 2.3 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
630 km
391 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW
8.1 s
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
8.1 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
630 km
391 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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) 328iHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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