BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) (1993–1999)

The BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) was offered with 10 gasoline engine versions, from 115 to 193 hp, built 1993–1999.

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Production years1993–1999

Body styleConvertible

Doors4

Length174.6 in (4,435 mm)

Width67.3 in (1,710 mm)

Height53.1 in (1,350 mm)

Cargo volume8.1 cu ft (230 l)

Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l)

All BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) engines

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Drive
320i (150 hp)	1993–1995	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	140 lb-ft (190 Nm)	10.6 s	131 mph (211 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
320i (150 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	140 lb-ft (190 Nm)	11 s	129 mph (207 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
325i (192 hp)	1993–1995	Gasoline	192 hp (141 kW)	180 lb-ft (244 Nm)	8.6 s	142 mph (229 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
325i (192 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Gasoline	192 hp (141 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9 s	140 mph (225 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
318i (115 hp)	1994–1999	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	12.5 s	121 mph (194 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
318i (115 hp) Automatic	1994–1999	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	12.5 s	121 mph (194 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
323i (170 hp)	1995–1999	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	181 lb-ft (245 Nm)			Rear-wheel drive
323i (170 hp) Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	181 lb-ft (245 Nm)			Rear-wheel drive
328i (193 hp)	1995–1999	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	7.7 s	143 mph (230 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive
328i (193 hp) Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	7.7 s	143 mph (230 km/h)	Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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