Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 324d (86 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i (193 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 324d (86 Hp) Automatic | 328i (193 Hp) Automatic | 320 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1995 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 1999 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 65 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 86 hp | 193 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 158 km/h | 236 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 18.5 sec | 7.3 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 153 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | M54B22 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2443 cm3 | 2793 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4433 mm | 4490 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1698 mm | 1755 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1393 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1408 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1421 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 435 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1655 kg | 1780 kg | 1890 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 kg | 1395 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 VR14 | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R15 | 7J x 16 |