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E36 3 Series Compact Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Specs

(1994 - 1999) - Technical Specifications for Years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Petrol

1596 cm³
97.4 cu-in

Inline 4

102 PS
101 HP / 75 kW

150 Nm
110 lb-ft

188 km/h
117 Mph

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

Generation :	E36

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M43B16

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch DME M1.7.1

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine displacement :	1596 cm³ / 97.4 cu-in

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

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.7

Horsepower :	102 PS / 101 HP / 75 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	150 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


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

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

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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	9.1 L/100 km 31 MPG UK 26 MPG US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	52 L 13.7 US gallons 11.4 UK gallons

BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Performance

Top Speed :	188 km/h / 117 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	12.3 s


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

Wheelbase :	270 cm / 106.3 inches

Length :	421 cm / 165.75 inches

Width :	169.8 cm / 66.85 inches

Height :	137.8 cm / 54.25 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1215 kg / 2679 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.9 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Compact 316i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

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 :	Drums (229 mm / 9.02 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/65 R15

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Semi-trailing arm