BMW 3-series (1990 - 2000)

Table of contents:

Variants

Convertible
3-series Cabrio
BodyConvertible
Length4433 mm
Height1348 mm
Doors2
Boot space230 l
Hatchback
3-series compact
BodyHatchback
Length4210 mm
Height1393 mm
Doors3
Boot space325 l
Coupe
3-series Coupé
BodyCoupe
Length4433 mm
Height1366 mm
Doors2
Boot space405 l
Sedan
3-series Limousine
BodySedan
Length4433 mm
Height1393 mm
Doors4
Boot space435 l
Convertible
3-series M3 Cabrio
BodyConvertible
Length4433 mm
Height1340 mm
Doors2
Boot space230 l
Coupe
3-series M3 Coupé
BodyCoupe
Length4433 mm
Height1335 mm
Doors2
Boot space405 l
Sedan
3-series M3 Limousine
BodySedan
Length4433 mm
Height1335 mm
Doors4
Boot space435 l
Station Wagon
3-series Touring
BodyStation Wagon
Length4433 mm
Height1391 mm
Doors5
Boot space370 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
BMW 3-series
Generation
E36
Production years
1990 - 2000
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
4210 mm
4,210.0
Avg
5,190.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2,700.0
Avg
2,998.0
Higher is better
Width
1698 mm
1,698.0
Avg
1,945.0
Higher is better
Height
1393 mm
1,393.0
Avg
1,475.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
325 l
325.0
Avg
505.0
Higher is better
Seats
2
2
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 6
4.0
Avg
8.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
175 - 250 km/h
175.0
Avg
250.0
Higher is better
Torque
127 - 350 Nm
127.0
Avg
800.0
Higher is better
Power
60 - 236 kW
60.0
Avg
420.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1596 - 3201 ccm
1,596.0
Avg
3,996.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 15 s
3.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
52 - 65 l
52.0
Avg
82.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 - 11 l/100km
  • bmw LogoBMW 3er-Reihe (This) 6 - 11 l/100km
    6.0
City consumption (NEDC)
8 - 17 l/100km
  • bmw LogoBMW 3er-Reihe (This) 8 - 17 l/100km
    8.0
Empty weight (EU)
1235 - 1635 kg
1,235.0
Avg
2,295.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
75 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
75 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 - 1600 kg
1,200.0
Avg
2,300.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
600 - 720 kg
600.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (3-series)

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CNG
MAN Hinterrad
316g compact -CNG
Engine & Power
Power
60 kW / 82 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,596 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
177 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
127 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
318tds kat Comfort Edition
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,665 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
182 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
190 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
316i
Engine & Power
Power
73 kW / 99 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,596 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
141 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
316i Comfort Edition
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,596 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
316i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,596 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
316i compact
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,895 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
165 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
316i compact Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,895 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
165 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318i
Engine & Power
Power
83 kW / 113 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,796 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
201 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
165 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT Hinterrad
325td kat Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,497 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
196 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
222 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
325td kat Comfort Edition
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,497 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
222 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318i Comfort Edition
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,796 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
201 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
318i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,796 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318ti compact
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,796 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
209 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318ti compact
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,895 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
209 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4300 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
318ti compact Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,796 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
318ti compact Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,895 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4300 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT Hinterrad
325tds kat Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
105 kW / 143 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,497 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
211 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
325tds kat Sport Edition
Engine & Power
Power
105 kW / 143 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,497 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
214 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
320i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,991 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
210 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
190 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5900 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
320i Exclusiv Edition
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,991 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
214 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
190 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5900 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
323i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
245 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
323i Sport Edition
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
227 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
245 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
325i
Engine & Power
Power
141 kW / 192 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
230 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
245 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
325i Coupé Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
141 kW / 192 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
231 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
245 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
328i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,793 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
231 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
328i Sport Edition
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,793 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
236 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
M3 Coupé
Engine & Power
Power
210 kW / 286 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
7000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
M3 Coupé GT
Engine & Power
Power
217 kW / 295 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
323 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
7000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
M3
Engine & Power
Power
236 kW / 321 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,201 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
16 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
7400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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BMW 3-series generations

Body type
3er-Reihe E21
1975 - 1979
Length4355 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2563 mm
Length4355 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe E21 (1. Facelift)
1979 - 1984
Length4355 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2563 mm
Length4355 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe E30
1982 - 1987
Length4325 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2570 mm
Length4325 mm (-30 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe E30 (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1991
Length4325 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2570 mm
Length4325 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E36
1990 - 2000
Length4210 mm
Height1393 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4210 mm (-115 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe E46
1998 - 2003
Length4471 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4471 mm (+261 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2006
Length4478 mm
Height1409 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4478 mm (+7 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93
2005 - 2010
Length4520 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4520 mm (+42 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2014
Length4531 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4531 mm (+11 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80
2012 - 2016
Length4624 mm
Height1429 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4624 mm (+93 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2020
Length4633 mm
Height1429 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4633 mm (+9 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80
2019 - 2022
Length4709 mm
Height1435 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4709 mm (+76 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift)
2022 - 2024
Length4713 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4713 mm (+4 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4713 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4713 mm
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1916
1916
BMW founded
1975
1975
E21 was introduced.
1979
1979
E21 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E21.
1982
1982
E30 was introduced.
1984
1984
E30 was introduced.
1987
1987
E30 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E30.
1990
1990
3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.
1991
1991
3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.
1998
1998
E46 was introduced.
2000
2000
3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.
2003
2003
3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.
2005
2005
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2006
2006
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2008
2008
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2010
2010
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
2012
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.
2014
2014
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.
2015
2015
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2016
2016
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2019
2019
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.
2020
2020
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.
2022
2022
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80.
2024
2024
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift).

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