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Specs of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic /1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic /Hatchback 1993 - 1999/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
7.7 l/100 km
30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
How fast is 1993 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
188 km/h | 117 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec
0-60 mph: 11.7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 1993 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
102 Hp, 150 Nm
111 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 1993 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
1.6 l
1596 cm3
97.39 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1993 BMW 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) Hatchback 1993 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1993 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?
4210 mm
165.75 in.
What is the width of 1993 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?
1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1993 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
1175 kg
2590 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
1635 kg
3605 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?
300 - 1030 l
10.6 - 36.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1993 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
316i (102 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1993 year
End of production
1999 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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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
5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.7 sec
Maximum speed
188 km/h 117 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.5 kg/Hp, 86.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 127.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
102 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
63.9 Hp/l
Torque
150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 111 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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1175 kg 2590 lbs.
Max. weight
1635 kg 3605 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
300 l 10.6 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1030 l 36.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
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
15