Generation 3, E36

BMW 3-series Sedan

10.1990 - 02.1998 · Europe

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Generation 3, E36

E36/4

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1990 - 02.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 13 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 1596–2793
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2700
Ground clearance, mm: 130
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Generation photographs

18 photos

BMW 3-series · Generation 3, E36 · Europe · 10.1990 - 02.1998. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556157

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556158

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556159

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556160

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556161

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556162

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556163

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556164

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556165

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556197

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556198

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556199

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556200

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556201

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556202

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556203

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556204

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 10.1990 - 02.1998: generation photograph 556205

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Specifications and technical details

13 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M40B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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316i MT	10.1990 - 08.1993

1.6 L, 102 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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316i MT	09.1993 - 02.1998

1.8 L, 113 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M40B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i MT	10.1990 - 08.1993

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i MT	09.1993 - 02.1998

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M50B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320i MT	10.1990 - 04.1995

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320i MT	09.1994 - 02.1998

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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323i MT	06.1995 - 02.1998

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M50B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325i MT	10.1990 - 01.1995

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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328i MT	02.1995 - 02.1998

1.7 L, 90 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M41D17 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318tds MT	03.1995 - 02.1998

2.5 L, 115 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325td MT	01.1991 - 02.1998

2.5 L, 143 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325tds MT	06.1993 - 02.1998

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B18 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318i AT	09.1993 - 02.1998

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