BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)
318is (140 Hp)
1991 – 1996 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 140 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 213 km/h132 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Sedan (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 318is (140 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1991
- End of production
- 1996
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 7.7 l/100 km30.5 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.4 l/100 km36.8 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 9.7 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 213 km/h132 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.9 kg/Hp19.6 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 7.1 kg/Nm21.2 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 140 Hp
- Power at
- 6000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 78
- Torque
- 175 Nm129 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M42B18
- Engine displacement
- 1796 cm³1796 cm³ (110 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 81 mm3.2 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
- 1240 kg2734 lb
- Max. weight
- 1700 kg3748 lb
- Max load
- 460 kg1014 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 435 l114.9 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 65 l17.2 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm174.5 in
- Width
- 1698 mm66.9 in
- Height
- 1393 mm54.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm106.3 in
- Front track
- 1418 mm55.8 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1431 mm56.3 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, manual 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
- 185/65 R15
- Wheel rims size
- 15