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1990 — 2000 · sedan, hatchback, wagon, coupe, convertible
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79
specifications
89–190
hp
7.3 s
best 0–100
Photos
63
78
323ti (1997-2000)
81
323ti (1997-2000)
85
323ti (1997-2000)
66
323ti (1997-2000)
76
318tds (1995-2000)
80
318ti (1994-2000)
73
318ti (1994-2000)
80
316i (1994-2000)
80
316i (1994-2000)
56
316i (1994-2000)
80
328i
76
320i (1995-1999)
78
1995-1999
78
1995-1999
82
1995-1999
About this generation
An aerodynamic redesign featuring smooth covered headlights, multi-link Z-axle suspension, and the unique Compact hatchback.
Arriving in late 1990, the E36 broke away from boxy angles in favor of a sleek, aerodynamic profile with glass-covered headlamps and a wedge-shaped beltline. It introduced the multi-link 'Z-axle' rear suspension that dramatically upgraded high-speed stability and handling precision.
The E36 lineup grew to include sedan, coupe, convertible, Touring wagon, and the 3-door Compact hatchback. Equipped with responsive M50/M52 inline-six engines with VANOS variable valve timing, the E36 dominated comparison tests throughout the nineties.
Specifications
79 in 5 body stylesSedan E36/4 27 specifications
4433 mm174.5 in
Length
1698 mm66.9 in
Width
1393 mm54.8 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
435 l15.4 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
316i
98hp(73 kW)
1.6 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 13.0 s
1990–1993
- Torque
- 141 Nm (104 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 191 km/h (119 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M40B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1190 kg (2623 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
316i
98hp(73 kW)
1.6 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 14.3 s
1991–1993
- Torque
- 141 Nm (104 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 187 km/h (116 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M40B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1225 kg (2701 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 12.7 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 195 km/h (121 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1190 kg (2623 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 182 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 14.2 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 192 km/h (119 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1235 kg (2723 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 202 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
318i
111hp(83 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.5 s
1990–1993
- Torque
- 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 198 km/h (123 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M40B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1205 kg (2657 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318i
111hp(83 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1990–1993
- Torque
- 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 196 km/h (122 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M40B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1240 kg (2734 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.3 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 201 km/h (125 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1225 kg (2701 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 187 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 197 km/h (122 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1255 kg (2767 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 207 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 213 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1240 kg (2734 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.2 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1270 kg (2800 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 213 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1260 kg (2778 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 189 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.2 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1290 kg (2844 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 211 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1990–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1285 kg (2833 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1990–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1315 kg (2899 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1315 kg (2899 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 202 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1335 kg (2943 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 223 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1310 kg (2888 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 208 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.0 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 226 km/h (140 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1345 kg (2965 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 225 g/km (NEDC)
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
1990–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 233 km/h (145 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1295 kg (2855 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.0 s
1990–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 231 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1330 kg (2932 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.3 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 236 km/h (147 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1320 kg (2910 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 219 g/km (NEDC)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 7.8 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 232 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1355 kg (2987 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 236 g/km (NEDC)
Diesel
318tds
89hp(66 kW)
1.7 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 14.2 s
1994–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 183 km/h (114 mph)
- Displacement
- 1665 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M41D17
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1260 kg (2778 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 171 g/km (NEDC)
325td
114hp(85 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 12.0 s
1991–1998
- Torque
- 222 Nm (164 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 198 km/h (123 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1335 kg (2943 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 193 g/km (NEDC)
325td
114hp(85 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.8 s
1991–1998
- Torque
- 222 Nm (164 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 195 km/h (121 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1365 kg (3009 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 208 g/km (NEDC)
325tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.4 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1350 kg (2976 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 196 g/km (NEDC)
325tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.7 s
1993–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 211 km/h (131 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1380 kg (3042 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 65 l (17.2 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 212 g/km (NEDC)
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Coupe E36/2 16 specifications
4433 mm174.5 in
Length
1710 mm67.3 in
Width
1366 mm53.8 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
405 l14.3 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 12.7 s
1993–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 195 km/h (121 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1190 kg (2623 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 14.2 s
1993–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 190 km/h (118 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1225 kg (2701 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 213 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1240 kg (2734 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.3 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1270 kg (2800 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1996–1999
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 213 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1260 kg (2778 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 190 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
318is
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.2 s
1996–1999
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1290 kg (2844 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 212 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1295 kg (2855 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1330 kg (2932 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 214 km/h (133 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1315 kg (2899 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 213 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1345 kg (2965 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 226 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1315 kg (2899 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 208 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.0 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 224 km/h (139 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1345 kg (2965 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 224 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.9 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 233 km/h (145 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1330 kg (2932 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.8 s
1992–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 231 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1360 kg (2998 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.3 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 236 km/h (147 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1320 kg (2910 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 220 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 7.8 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 232 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1355 kg (2987 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 242 g/km (NEDC)
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Convertible E36/2C 12 specifications
4433 mm174.5 in
Length
1710 mm67.3 in
Width
1348 mm53.1 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
230 l8.1 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.5 s
1994–1999
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 194 km/h (121 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1360 kg (2998 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 197 g/km (NEDC)
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1994–1999
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 190 km/h (118 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1390 kg (3064 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 218 g/km (NEDC)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 211 km/h (131 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1410 kg (3109 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1440 kg (3175 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 211 km/h (131 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1430 kg (3153 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 224 g/km (NEDC)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1460 kg (3219 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 249 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.6 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1445 kg (3186 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 223 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.7 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 218 km/h (135 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1475 kg (3252 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 248 g/km (NEDC)
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.6 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 229 km/h (142 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1440 kg (3175 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
325i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.7 s
1993–1995
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 224 km/h (139 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M50B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1470 kg (3241 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.7 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1430 kg (3153 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 224 g/km (NEDC)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.3 s
1995–1999
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1460 kg (3219 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 245 g/km (NEDC)
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Touring E36/3 13 specifications
4433 mm174.5 in
Length
1698 mm66.9 in
Width
1391 mm54.8 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
370 l13.1 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 13.2 s
1996–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 191 km/h (119 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1265 kg (2789 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 191 g/km (NEDC)
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 14.7 s
1996–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 187 km/h (116 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1295 kg (2855 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 210 g/km (NEDC)
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.7 s
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 197 km/h (122 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1270 kg (2800 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 193 g/km (NEDC)
318i
114hp(85 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.8 s
- Torque
- 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 194 km/h (121 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1300 kg (2866 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 212 g/km (NEDC)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1345 kg (2965 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 216 g/km (NEDC)
320i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.9 s
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 210 km/h (130 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1375 kg (3031 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 233 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.3 s
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 223 km/h (139 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1360 kg (2998 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 219 g/km (NEDC)
323i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.3 s
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 221 km/h (137 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1390 kg (3064 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 238 g/km (NEDC)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.4 s
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1365 kg (3009 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 221 g/km (NEDC)
328i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 229 km/h (142 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1395 kg (3075 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 245 g/km (NEDC)
Diesel
318tds
89hp(66 kW)
1.7 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 14.5 s
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 179 km/h (111 mph)
- Displacement
- 1665 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M41D17
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1335 kg (2943 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
325tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.5 s
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 206 km/h (128 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1445 kg (3186 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
325tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.8 s
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 203 km/h (126 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1470 kg (3241 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 62 l (16.4 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
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Compact E36/5 11 specifications
4210 mm165.7 in
Length
1698 mm66.9 in
Width
1393 mm54.8 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
300 l10.6 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 12.3 s
1994–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 188 km/h (117 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1140 kg (2513 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
316i
101hp(75 kW)
1.6 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 13.9 s
1994–1999
- Torque
- 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 183 km/h (114 mph)
- Displacement
- 1596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B16
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1175 kg (2590 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
316i
103hp(77 kW)
1.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.9 s
1999–2000
- Torque
- 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 190 km/h (118 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1175 kg (2590 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 183 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
316i
103hp(77 kW)
1.9 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.9 s
1999–2000
- Torque
- 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 188 km/h (117 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M43B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1205 kg (2657 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 208 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
318ti
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1994–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 209 km/h (130 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1175 kg (2590 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
318ti
138hp(103 kW)
1.8 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.1 s
1994–1995
- Torque
- 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 204 km/h (127 mph)
- Displacement
- 1796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M42B18
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1210 kg (2668 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
318ti
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1996–2000
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 209 km/h (130 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1180 kg (2601 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 191 g/km (NEDC)
318ti
138hp(103 kW)
1.9 l
4-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.7 s
1996–2000
- Torque
- 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 206 km/h (128 mph)
- Displacement
- 1895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M44B19
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1210 kg (2668 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 213 g/km (NEDC)
323ti
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.8 s
1997–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1255 kg (2767 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 221 g/km (NEDC)
323ti
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.5 s
1997–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1295 kg (2855 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 238 g/km (NEDC)
Diesel
318tds
89hp(66 kW)
1.7 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 13.9 s
1995–2000
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 182 km/h (113 mph)
- Displacement
- 1665 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M41D17
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1195 kg (2635 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 52 l (13.7 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
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News
BMW news
Eighth-generation BMW 3 Series sedan will debut on September 29 topped by M350 xDrive
BMW will officially unveil the eighth-generation 3 Series sedan, codenamed G50, on the evening of September 29. The model retains the CLAR platform with four- and six-cylinder gasoline powertrains, led by the range-topping M350 xDrive.
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Next-Generation BMW 3 Series Photographed Undisguised in M350 xDrive Form
The next-generation BMW 3 Series sedan, codenamed G50, has been spotted completely undisguised at a BMW facility in Munich ahead of its official unveiling. The near-production prototype shows the M Performance variant rebranded as the M350 xDrive, sporting a quad-pipe exhaust and styling influenced by the Neue Klasse.
14.Sep.2026
Next-Gen BMW 3 Series: 443-HP M350 xDrive with Drift Mode
BMW has revealed the upcoming next-generation 3 Series sports sedan, headlined by the new M350 xDrive that replaces the previous M340i. Powered by a mild-hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six delivering 443 hp, it hits 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and introduces a rear-wheel-drive 'Drift Moment' mode. The sports sedan retains internal combustion engines on the CLAR platform alongside a futuristic interior equipped with a 17.9-inch touchscreen and Panoramic Vision projection.
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Next-Gen Electric BMW M3: Quad Motors and Simulated Performance Stages
BMW M is developing its first all-electric performance flagship based on the Neue Klasse architecture, featuring a quad-motor powertrain and paddle-controlled performance stages. The sports sedan introduces a distinctive turbine-like acoustic signature and returns to sleek, horizontally oriented illuminated kidney grilles inspired by classic heritage models.
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