BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp) /Hatchback 1996 - 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) 318ti (140 Hp)?

7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l

How fast is 1996 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)?

209 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 1996 318ti (140 Hp)?

140 Hp, 180 Nm
133 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 1996 318ti (140 Hp)?

1.9 l
1895 cm³
115.64 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 318ti (140 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) Hatchback 1996 318ti (140 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

4210 mm
165.75 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

300 - 1030 l
10.6 - 36.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Compact (E36)

Modification (Engine)

318ti (140 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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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 130 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. 133 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M44B19

Engine displacement

1895 cm³ 115.64 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Max. weight

1660 kg 3660 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

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

Tire size

205/60 R15

Wheel rim size

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318ti (140 Hp)1996, 1997, 1998, 1999: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions