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BMW 3 Series E36/4 (1990–2000) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 3 1990 - 2000 E36/4 Sedan
BMW 3 Series
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BMW 3 Series E36/4 overview

The BMW 3 Series (E36/4) is the 3rd generation of the 3 Series, built from 1990 to 2000. It is offered as a Sedan with 18 engines (diesel, petrol), from 90 HP to 193 HP. The 320i (150 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 s, reaches a top speed of 210 km/h and is 4352 mm long.

How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?

The BMW 3 Series (E36/4) has 90 HP to 193 HP, depending on the engine: 1.7 Turbodiesel (90 HP), 1.6 M40 (99 HP), 1.6 Sohc (102 HP), 1.9 Sohc (105 HP), 1.9 M43 (105 HP), 1.8 M40 (113 HP), 2.5 M51 (115 HP), 1.8 Sohc (115 HP), 1.8 M42 (140 HP), 318is (140 Hp) Automatic (140 HP), 318is (140 HP), 1.9 Dohc (140 HP), 2.5 Turbodiesel (143 HP), 2.0 M52 (150 HP), 2.5 Vanos (170 HP), 2.5 M50 (192 HP), 2.5 M54 (192 HP), 2.8 M52 (193 HP).

What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is available with 18 engines: 1.7 Turbodiesel (90 HP, diesel), 1.6 M40 (99 HP, petrol), 1.6 Sohc (102 HP, petrol), 1.9 Sohc (105 HP, petrol), 1.9 M43 (105 HP, petrol), 1.8 M40 (113 HP, petrol), 2.5 M51 (115 HP, diesel), 1.8 Sohc (115 HP, petrol), 1.8 M42 (140 HP, petrol), 318is (140 Hp) Automatic (140 HP, petrol), 318is (140 HP, petrol), 1.9 Dohc (140 HP, petrol), 2.5 Turbodiesel (143 HP, diesel), 2.0 M52 (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Vanos (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 M50 (192 HP, petrol), 2.5 M54 (192 HP, petrol), 2.8 M52 (193 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is 4352 mm long, 1843 mm wide, 1568 mm tall, with a 3521 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series 320i (150 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 s and has a top speed of 210 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan E36
Year 1994–1999
Platform BMW E36
Variant 320i (150 Hp)
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 4

Power & torque

Power 150 HP
Power @ max rpm 5900 rpm
Torque 190 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 4200 rpm

Performance

Top speed 210 km/h
0–100 km/h 8.0 s
0–62 mph 8.0 s

Engine

Engine code M52B20
Displacement 1991 cc
Cylinders 6
Configuration inline
Bore 80.0 mm
Stroke 66.0 mm
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Oil capacity 6.5 L
Coolant 10.5 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 5
Gearbox code S5d 250g
Gearbox manufacturer getrag

Dimensions

Length 4352 mm
Width 1843 mm
Height 1568 mm
Wheelbase 3521 mm
Front track 1835 mm
Rear track 1840 mm
Boot space 520 – 1200 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1260 kg
Max weight 1950 kg
Max load 690 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 9.0 L/100km
Fuel urban 12.9 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 6.7 L/100km
Fuel tank 67.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson
Rear suspension Independent Coil Spring
Front brakes disc
Rear brakes disc
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 8.4 kg/Hp, 119 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 6.6 kg/Nm, 150.8 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1994
End Of Production 1999

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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