I'm with Eric. I don't have E36 numbers, but these E46 numbers (via Google) are consistent with what I recall seeing from a factory publication:Eric Clements wrote:I was told the added B pillar made the sedan stiffer...Morgan Trotter wrote: Im finding that the coupe has a more ridgid chasis as well.
BMW E46 Sedan (w/o folding seats) 18,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Sedan (w/folding seats) 13,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Wagon (w/folding seats) 14,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Coupe (w/folding seats) 12,500 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Convertible 10,500 Nm/deg
Note the huge spread. FWIW, Doug's car does not have folding seats.