Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (102 Hp) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) - Photo 1

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (102 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification (Engine) 316i (102 Hp)
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.4 l/100 km
22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.1 sec
Maximum speed 196 km/h
121.79 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 63.9 Hp/l
Torque 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
110.63 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M43B16
Engine displacement 1596 cm3
97.39 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1190 kg
2623.5 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg
3637.63 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 435 l
15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm
174.53 in.
Width 1698 mm
66.85 in.
Height 1393 mm
54.84 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1431 mm
56.34 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 Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
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 7j x 15

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