Specifications: BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Compact (E36)
Modification (Engine) 318ti (140 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.3 l/100 km
20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.9 l/100 km
39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.4 sec
Maximum speed 209 km/h
129.87 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.7 kg/Nm, 150 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 73.9 Hp/l
Torque 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
132.76 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M44B19
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 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Max. weight 1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 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 Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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