| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Compact (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 316i (105 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1999 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg 26.2 UK mpg 9.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 5.8 l/100 km 40.6 US mpg 48.7 UK mpg 17.2 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h 118.06 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 143.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 105 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 55.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M43B19 |
| Engine displacement | 1895 cm3 115.64 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 83.5 mm 3.29 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1150 kg 2535.32 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1635 kg 3604.56 lbs. |
| Max load | 485 kg 1069.24 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 300 l 10.59 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1030 l 36.37 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4210 mm 165.75 in. |
| Width | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| Height | 1390 mm 54.72 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm 106.3 in. |
| Front track | 1420 mm 55.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1425 mm 56.1 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 110 mm 4.33 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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