BMW 3 Series Compact (E36)
323ti (170 Hp) Automatic
1995 – 2000 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed automatic
- Power
- 170 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h143 mph
- Combined
- 9.3 l/100 km25.3 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Compact (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 323ti (170 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 1995
- End of production
- 2000
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 3
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 13.2 l/100 km17.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.9 l/100 km34.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 9.3 l/100 km25.3 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 7.4 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 230 km/h143 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 7.4 kg/Hp16.3 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.1 kg/Nm15.2 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 170 Hp
- Power at
- 5500 rpm
- Power per litre
- 68.2
- Torque
- 245 Nm181 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M52B25
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³2494 cm³ (152 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm3.0 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
- Coolant
- 10.5 l2.8 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1255 kg2767 lb
- Max. weight
- 1715 kg3781 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
- 5 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 225/50 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 16