Compare: BMW 3 Series 1993 Sedan 102 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E36)

Modification (Engine)

316i (102 Hp)

Start of production

1993

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

12.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

196 km/h

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

102 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

63.9 Hp/l

Torque

150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M43B16

Engine displacement

1596 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

72 mm

Compression ratio

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1190 kg

Max. weight

1650 kg

Max load

460 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

435 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm

Width

1698 mm

Height

1393 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1418 mm

Rear (Back) track

1431 mm

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, McPherson type

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

Tire size

185/65 R15

Wheel rim size

7j x 15