BMW 3 Series Hatchback: Generations History With Key Specs


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2001 3 Series Compact E46 facelift 2001

2001 - 2005

1993 3 Series Compact E36

1995 - 2000

BMW 2001 3 Series Compact E46 facelift 2001

2001 3 Series Compact E46 facelift 2001

Performance

Engine power


115 - 192 hp @ 4000 - 6000 rpm | 86 - 143 kW

Torque


175 - 330 Nm @ 1750 - 3750 rpm | 129 - 243 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


7.1 - 11.9 sec

Drive type


Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


196 - 235 km | 122 - 146 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1796 - 2494 cc

Number of cylinders


4, 6

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


84 mm

Transmission Type


5 (Automatic), 5 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


75 - 90 mm

Compression


10.2 - 17 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


7.6 - 13.5 l/100 km | 30.9 - 17.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


4.4 - 7.3 l/100 km | 53.5 - 32.2 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


5.5 - 9.5 l/100 km | 42.8 - 24.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank


63 L | 16.6 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2725 mm | 107 in.

Front track


1474 - 1484 mm | 58 in.

Rear track


1483 - 1493 mm | 58 - 59 in.

Length


4262 mm | 168 in.

Width


1751 mm | 69 in.

Height


1408 mm | 55 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


310 L | 10.9 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1100 L | 38.8 cu-ft

Max weight


1800 - 1905 kg | 3969 - 4201 lbs

Number of doors


3

Curb weight


1300 - 1470 kg | 2867 - 3241 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


7.0J x 16, R17, R18, 8J x 18, R14; R15; R16, 7.5J x 17

Tire size


245/70 R16; 265/70 R16, 215/50 R17, 245/45 R18; 265/40 R18, 245/70 R16, 255/55 R18, 205/75 R14; 215/70 R15; 215/65 R16, 265/65 R17, 235/60 R18

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BMW 1993 3 Series Compact E36

1993 3 Series Compact E36

Performance

Engine power


90 - 170 hp @ 4400 - 6000 rpm | 67 - 127 kW

Torque


150 - 245 Nm @ 2000 - 4300 rpm | 111 - 181 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


7.8 - 13.9 sec

Drive type


Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


175 - 230 km | 109 - 143 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1596 - 2494 cc

Number of cylinders


4, 6

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


80 - 85 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Automatic), 5 (Automatic), 5 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


OHC, DOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


72 - 83.5 mm

Compression


9.7 - 22 mm

Valves per cylinder


2, 4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


8.5 - 13.2 l/100 km | 27.7 - 17.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


4.9 - 7.1 l/100 km | 48 - 33.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


6.2 - 9.3 l/100 km | 37.9 - 25.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel - Standard di

Fuel tank


55 L | 14.5 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2700 mm | 106 in.

Front track


1420 mm | 56 in.

Rear track


1425 mm | 56 in.

Length


4210 mm | 166 in.

Width


1700 mm | 67 in.

Height


1390 - 1393 mm | 55 in.

Ride height


110 - 145 mm | 4.3 - 5.7 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


300 L | 10.6 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1030 L | 36.4 cu-ft

Max weight


1635 - 1715 kg | 3605 - 3782 lbs

Number of doors


3

Curb weight


1150 - 1255 kg | 2536 - 2767 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


6.5J x 15, R16, R15; R17, R15, 7.5J x 17

Tire size


205/55 R15, 235/60 R16, 185/65 R14 H, 185/65 R15; 205/55 R17, 215/75 R15, 255/75 R17

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