Generation 3, E36

BMW 3-series Estate

01.1995 - 05.1999 · Europe

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Generation 3, E36

E36/3

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe market. This overview covers 7 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.1995 - 05.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 7 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M41D17, M43B16, M43B18, M51D25, M52B20, M52B25, M52B28
Engine displacement, cc: 1596–2793
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2700
Ground clearance, mm: 130
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Generation photographs

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BMW 3-series · Generation 3, E36 · Europe · 01.1995 - 05.1999. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556468

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556469

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556470

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556471

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556472

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556473

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Europe, 01.1995 - 05.1999: generation photograph 556474

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Specifications and technical details

7 versions

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

M43B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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316i MT	01.1995 - 05.1999

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

M43B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i MT	01.1995 - 05.1999

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

M52B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320i MT	01.1995 - 05.1999

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 - 05.1999

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

M52B28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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328i MT	01.1995 - 05.1999

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 - 05.1999

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

M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325tds MT	01.1995 - 05.1999

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