| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Coupe (E36) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 316i (102 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1993 year |
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| End of production | 1999 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg26.16 UK mpg9.26 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg47.08 UK mpg16.67 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
7.4 l/100 km
31.79 US mpg38.17 UK mpg13.51 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 12.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
195 km/h
121.17 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 63.9 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
110.63 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M43B16 |
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| Engine displacement |
1596 cm3
97.39 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
72 mm
2.83 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1190 kg
2623.5 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1650 kg
3637.63 lbs. |
| Max load |
460 kg
1014.13 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
435 l
15.36 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4433 mm
174.53 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1366 mm
53.78 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1408 mm
55.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1421 mm
55.94 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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