Generation 3, E36

BMW 3-series Sedan

07.1991 - 06.1998 · Japan

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Generation 3, E36

CA18, CB20, CB25, CD28

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan market. This overview covers 15 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (07.1991 - 06.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 15 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: 18 4E, 20 6S, 25 6S, 28 6S
Engine displacement, cc: 1795–2793
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2700
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 3, E36 · Japan · 07.1991 - 06.1998. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan, 07.1991 - 06.1998: generation photograph 1084237

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Specifications and technical details

15 versions

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

18 4E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318i	11.1996 - 06.1998
318i	02.1996 - 10.1996
318i	08.1995 - 01.1996
318i	10.1993 - 07.1995

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

20 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320i	11.1996 - 06.1998
320i	08.1995 - 01.1996
320i	10.1993 - 07.1995
320i	09.1991 - 09.1993

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

25 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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323i	11.1996 - 06.1998
323i	02.1996 - 10.1996

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

28 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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328i	11.1996 - 06.1998
328i	02.1996 - 10.1996
328i	08.1995 - 01.1996

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

18 4E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318i	07.1991 - 09.1993

2.5 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

25 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325i	10.1993 - 07.1995

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