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E36 3 Series Sedan Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Specs

(1991 - 1993) - Technical Specifications for Years 1991, 1992, 1993

Petrol

1596 cm³
97.4 cu-in

Inline 4

100 PS
99 HP / 74 kW

141 Nm
103 lb-ft

191 km/h
119 Mph

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E36

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M40B16

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch DME M1.7

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	1596 cm³ / 97.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	72 x 84 mm 2.83 x 3.31 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9

Horsepower :	100 PS / 99 HP / 74 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	141 Nm / 103 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 4.27


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	6.1 L/100 km 46 MPG UK 39 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.5 L/100 km 38 MPG UK 31 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	10.2 L/100 km 28 MPG UK 23 MPG US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	65 L 17.2 US gallons 14.3 UK gallons

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 2 of 5 2 of 5 Tested on: 1997

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Performance

Top Speed :	191 km/h / 119 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	12.9 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	34.0 s


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	270 cm / 106.3 inches

Length :	443.3 cm / 174.53 inches

Width :	169.8 cm / 66.85 inches

Height :	139.3 cm / 54.84 inches

Front Axle :	140.7 cm / 55.39 inches

Rear Axle :	141.5 cm / 55.71 inches

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	1600 kg / 3527 lbs

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.31

Curb Weight :	1190 kg / 2624 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.9 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Front legroom :	104.4 cm / 41.1 inches

Rear seat legroom :	86.4 cm / 34.02 inches

Front shoulder room :	135.4 cm / 53.31 inches

Rear shoulder room :	135.4 cm / 53.31 inches

Front head room :	94.2 cm / 37.09 inches

Rear head room :	93.2 cm / 36.69 inches

Trunk / Boot capacity :	435 L / 15.4 cu-ft


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (286 mm / 11.26 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (228 mm / 8.98 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Front Wheels Width :	6"

Rear Wheels Width :	6"

Turning circle :	10.4 m / 34.1 feet

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link Z-Axle