BMW 3 Series Compact (E36)
318ti (140 Hp) Automatic
1996 – 1999 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed automatic
- Power
- 140 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.9 s
- Top speed
- 209 km/h130 mph
- Combined
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Compact (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 318ti (140 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1999
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 3
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 11.3 l/100 km20.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 5.9 l/100 km39.9 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 9.9 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 9.4 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 209 km/h130 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.6 kg/Hp19.0 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.7 kg/Nm20.0 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 140 Hp
- Power at
- 6000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 73.9
- Torque
- 180 Nm133 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4300 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M44B19
- Engine displacement
- 1895 cm³1895 cm³ (116 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 83.5 mm3.3 in
- Compression ratio
- 10 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5 l1.3 gal
- Coolant
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1200 kg2646 lb
- Max. weight
- 1660 kg3660 lb
- Max load
- 460 kg1014 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 300 l79.3 gal
- Trunk (boot) space - maximum
- 1030 l272.1 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 55 l14.5 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4210 mm165.7 in
- Width
- 1700 mm66.9 in
- Height
- 1390 mm54.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm106.3 in
- Front track
- 1420 mm55.9 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1425 mm56.1 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 110 mm4.3 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 4 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel rims size
- 15