Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i (193 Hp) Automatic & Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 2.0 T4 (200 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (99 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volvo | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | V40 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | V40 Combi (VW) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (193 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 T4 (200 Hp) | 316i (99 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1997 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1999 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 60 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 193 hp | 200 hp | 99 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 236 km/h | 235 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 7.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 300 Nm/2500 rpm. | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 1948 cm3 | 1596 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4516 mm | 4321 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1716 mm | 1641 mm |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1425 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2562 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1472 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1474 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 471 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1421 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1780 kg | 1810 kg | 1655 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1335 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/50R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 |