BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) (1991–1999)
The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) was offered with 14 gasoline engine versions, from 102 to 193 hp, built 1991–1999.
EnlargeProduction years1991–1999
Body styleCoupe
Doors5
Length174.5 in (4,433 mm)
Width67.3 in (1,710 mm)
Height53.8 in (1,366 mm)
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft (405 l) – 15.4 cu ft (435 l)
Fuel tank17.2 gal (65 l) – 16.4 gal (62 l)
All BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 is (140 hp) | 1991–1996 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.2 s | 132 mph (213 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318 is (140 hp) Automatic | 1991–1996 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.2 s | 132 mph (213 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325i (192 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | 8 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325i (192 hp) Automatic | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 9 s | 144 mph (231 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (102 hp) | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 12.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (102 hp) Automatic | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 12.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (150 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.9 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (150 hp) Automatic | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.9 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (170 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (170 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 328i (193 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.3 s | 147 mph (236 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 328i (193 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.3 s | 147 mph (236 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318 is (140 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10 s | 132 mph (213 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318 is (140 hp) Automatic | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 11 s | 129 mph (207 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.