BMW 3-series 3-door hatchback
04.1994 - 09.2000 · Europe
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E36/5
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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.1994 - 09.2000). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
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Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine codes
- M41D17, M43B16, M43B19TU, M52B25
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1596–2494
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2700
- Ground clearance, mm
- 130
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Generation photographs
18 photosBMW 3-series · Generation 3, E36 · Europe · 04.1994 - 09.2000. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.
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Specifications and technical details
4 versions1.6 L, 102 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M43B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 316i MT | 04.1994 - 05.1999 |
1.9 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M43B19TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 316i MT | 05.1999 - 09.2000 |
2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M52B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 323i MT | 06.1995 - 09.2000 |
1.7 L, 90 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M41D17 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318tds MT | 03.1995 - 09.2000 |
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