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E36 3 Series Sedan Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Specs

(1993 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Petrol

109.6 cu-in
1796 cm³

Inline 4

113 HP
115 PS / 85 kW

123 lb-ft
168 Nm

125 Mph
201 km/h

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E36

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M43B18

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch DME M1.7.1

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	109.6 cu-in / 1796 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.31 x 3.19 inches 84 x 81 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.7

Horsepower :	113 HP / 115 PS / 85 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	123 lb-ft / 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	41 MPG 5.7 L/100 km 50 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	32 MPG 7.4 L/100 km 38 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	25 MPG 9.6 L/100 km 29 MPG UK

Fuel Tank Capacity :	17.2 gallons 65 L 14.3 UK gallons

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 2 of 5 2 of 5 Tested on: 1997

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Performance

Top Speed :	125 Mph / 201 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	11.3 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	32.4 s


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	106.3 inches / 270 cm

Length :	174.53 inches / 443.3 cm

Width :	66.85 inches / 169.8 cm

Height :	54.84 inches / 139.3 cm

Front Axle :	55.39 inches / 140.7 cm

Rear Axle :	55.71 inches / 141.5 cm

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	3527 lbs / 1600 kg

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.31

Curb Weight :	2657 lbs / 1205 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	10.5 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Front legroom :	41.1 inches / 104.4 cm

Rear seat legroom :	34.02 inches / 86.4 cm

Front shoulder room :	53.31 inches / 135.4 cm

Rear shoulder room :	53.31 inches / 135.4 cm

Front head room :	37.09 inches / 94.2 cm

Rear head room :	36.69 inches / 93.2 cm

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


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

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

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

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Turning circle :	34.1 feet / 10.4 m

Front Suspension :	MacPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link Z-Axle