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E36 3 Series Sedan Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds Specs

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

Diesel

1665 cm³
101.6 cu-in

Inline 4

90 PS
89 HP / 66 kW

190 Nm
140 lb-ft

182 km/h
113 Mph

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

Generation :	E36

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M41D17

Fuel type :	Diesel

Fuel System :	Bosch VP20

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	1665 cm³ / 101.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	80 x 82.8 mm 3.15 x 3.26 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	Turbo

Compression Ratio :	22

Horsepower :	90 PS / 89 HP / 66 kW @ 4400 rpm

Maximum torque :	190 Nm / 140 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	4.4 L/100 km 64 MPG UK 53 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	5.8 L/100 km 49 MPG UK 41 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	7.6 L/100 km 37 MPG UK 31 MPG US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	62 L 16.4 US gallons 13.6 UK gallons

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds Safety Ratings

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

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds Performance

Top Speed :	182 km/h / 113 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	14.4 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	35.5 s


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds 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 :	1240 kg / 2734 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	13.8 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318 tds 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 318 tds 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

Turning circle :	10.4 m / 34.1 feet

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link Z-Axle