BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /Sedan 1991 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1991 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

213 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1991 318is (140 Hp)?

140 Hp, 175 Nm
129 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1991 318is (140 Hp)?

1.8 l
1796 cm³
109.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 BMW 318is (140 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) Sedan 1991 318is (140 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4433 mm
174.53 in.

What is the width of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1698 mm
66.85 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

1240 kg
2734 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

1700 kg
3748 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

435 l
15.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1991 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E36)

Modification (Engine)

318is (140 Hp)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.4 l/100 km 36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.7 sec

Maximum speed

213 km/h 132 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 141.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

78 Hp/l

Torque

175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 129 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M42B18

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 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

1240 kg 2734 lbs.

Max. weight

1700 kg 3748 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

435 l 15.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

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.

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

Tire size

185/65 R15

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/