BMW 3 Series - Generation 3 (1994-1998)

BMW 3 SERIES (1994-1998)

While older BMWs were sold through other channels, the E36 3 Series was the first to be sold officially. Initially, a 316i having a 1.6 engine went first with a 320i followed suit.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	320i	316i
Years Available	1996-1998	Late 1994-1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M52B20 2.0 DOHC 24V I6	M43B16 1.6 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 5,900rpm	101hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	190Nm @ 4,200rpm	150Nm @ 3,900rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 Liters	65 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,432mm	4,432mm
Width	1,699mm	1,699mm
Height	1,392mm	1,392mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum
Tires
Wheels
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Bumpers and Door Handles	Black Bumpers, Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric or Leather
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Alfa Romeo 155, Audi A4, Mercedes Benz C Class, Volvo 850/S70