Technical Specifications BMW 3 Series 1996 - 1999 Coupe
318 is (140 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 104 kW
Torque
180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
| 133 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.0 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
207 km/h
| 129 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1895 cc
| 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.0 l/100 km
| 18.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.5 l/100 km
| 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.8 l/100 km
| 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1700 kg
| 3749 lbs
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1300 kg
| 2867 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
323i (170 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
170 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 127 kW
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
| 181 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.0 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
227 km/h
| 141 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc
| 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km
| 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.3 l/100 km
| 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1760 kg
| 3881 lbs
Ride height
110 mm
| 4.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1375 kg
| 3032 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Tire size
255/60 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
328i (193 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
193 hp @ 5300 rpm.
| 144 kW
Torque
280 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
| 206 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
236 km/h
| 147 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2793 cc
| 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.5 l/100 km
| 17.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L
| 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1780 kg
| 3925 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1395 kg
| 3076 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
205/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
328i (193 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
193 hp @ 5300 rpm.
| 144 kW
Torque
280 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
| 206 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
236 km/h
| 147 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2793 cc
| 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.5 l/100 km
| 17.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1780 kg
| 3925 lbs
Ride height
110 mm
| 4.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1395 kg
| 3076 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
225/65 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
323i (170 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
170 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 127 kW
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
| 181 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.0 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
227 km/h
| 141 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc
| 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km
| 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.3 l/100 km
| 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1770 kg
| 3903 lbs
Ride height
110 mm
| 4.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1375 kg
| 3032 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.0J x 18; 8.0J x 20
Tire size
255/70 R18; 275/65 R18; 275/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
320i (150 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5900 rpm.
| 112 kW
Torque
190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
| 140 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.9 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
214 km/h
| 133 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1991 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km
| 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.6 l/100 km
| 27.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1745 kg
| 3848 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1285 kg
| 2833 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
245/70 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
320i (150 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5900 rpm.
| 112 kW
Torque
190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
| 140 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
214 km/h
| 133 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1991 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.5 l/100 km
| 18.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7 l/100 km
| 33.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.6 l/100 km
| 27.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L
| 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1745 kg
| 3848 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1285 kg
| 2833 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/65 R15; 205/60 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
316i (102 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
102 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 76 kW
Torque
150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
| 111 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
195 km/h
| 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1596 cc
| 1.6 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.8 l/100 km
| 21.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.0 l/100 km
| 39.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.4 l/100 km
| 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L
| 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
435 L
| 15.4 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1695 kg
| 3737 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1190 kg
| 2624 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
205/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
316i (102 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
102 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 76 kW
Torque
150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
| 111 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
195 km/h
| 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1596 cc
| 1.6 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.8 l/100 km
| 21.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.0 l/100 km
| 39.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.4 l/100 km
| 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L
| 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
435 L
| 15.4 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1650 kg
| 3638 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1190 kg
| 2624 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/65 R15; 205/60 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
325i (192 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
192 hp @ 5900 rpm.
| 143 kW
Torque
250 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
| 184 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.0 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
231 km/h
| 144 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc
| 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.3 l/100 km
| 25.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1790 kg
| 3947 lbs
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1365 kg
| 3010 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
205/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
325i (192 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
192 hp @ 5900 rpm.
| 143 kW
Torque
244 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
| 180 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.0 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
232 km/h
| 144 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc
| 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km
| 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km
| 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.8 l/100 km
| 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L
| 16.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1790 kg
| 3947 lbs
Ride height
110 mm
| 4.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1330 kg
| 2933 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
318 is (140 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 104 kW
Torque
175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 129 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.2 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
213 km/h
| 132 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1796 cc
| 1.8 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11 l/100 km
| 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.5 l/100 km
| 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.3 l/100 km
| 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L
| 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
405 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm
| 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm
| 55.4 in.
Rear track
1421 mm
| 55.9 in.
Length
4433 mm
| 174.5 in.
Width
1710 mm
| 67.3 in.
Height
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Max weight
1700 kg
| 3749 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1240 kg
| 2734 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
