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E36 3 Series Compact Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Specs

(1999 - 2001) - Technical Specifications for Years 1999, 2000, 2001

Petrol

1895 cm³
115.6 cu-in

Inline 4

105 PS
104 HP / 77 kW

165 Nm
121 lb-ft

190 km/h
118 Mph

7.6 L/100 km
37 MPG UK
31 MPG US

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

Generation :	E36

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M43B19

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Indirect Injection.

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	1895 cm³ / 115.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	85.0 x 83.5 mm 3.35 x 3.29 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10

Horsepower :	105 PS / 104 HP / 77 kW @ 5300 rpm

Maximum torque :	165 Nm / 121 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio:


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

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

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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	10.8 L/100 km 26 MPG UK 22 MPG US

Range :	723 km / 449 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	55 L 14.5 US gallons 12.1 UK gallons

BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Performance

Top Speed :	190 km/h / 118 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	11.9 s


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

Wheelbase :	270.0 cm / 106.3 inches

Length :	421.0 cm / 165.75 inches

Width :	169.8 cm / 66.85 inches

Height :	139.3 cm / 54.84 inches

Front Axle :	141.8 cm / 55.83 inches

Rear Axle :	142.3 cm / 56.02 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.33

Curb Weight :	1250 kg / 2756 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.9 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Trunk / Boot capacity :	300 L / 10.6 cu-ft


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

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

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (272 mm / 10.71 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Front Wheels Width :	6,0"

Rear Wheels Width :	6,0"

Steering :	Rack and pinion

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts. Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs.