Compare: BMW 3 Series 1994 Coupe 150 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 1996 Coupe 140 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E36)

Modification (Engine)

320i (150 Hp)

318is (140 Hp)

Start of production

1994 year

1996 year

End of production

1999 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

5

Doors

2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km

11 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km

6.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.6 l/100 km

8.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

10 sec

Maximum speed

214 km/h

213 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque

190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B20

M44B19

Engine displacement

1991 cm³

1895 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

66 mm

Compression ratio

11

10

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

5 l

Coolant

10.5 l

6.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1285 kg

1260 kg

Max. weight

1745 kg

1700 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

62 l

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1366 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1408 mm

Rear (Back) track

1421 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

15