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BMW 3-Series E36

Years1991–1998
BodySedan
Variants70

The BMW 3-Series E36 is a sedan, produced 1991–1998. This generation includes 70 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 90 to 321 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. All variants in this generation use REAR WHEEL DRIVE drive. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

BMW 3-Series 1991 front view

BMW 3-Series E3670 variants

Top max speed in this generationBest consumption in this generationLongest electric range in this generationLowest CO₂ emissions in this generation
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Variant
Power
0–100
Cons.
CO₂
BMW M3
3,201 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
321hp / 236 kW
5.5s
11.0l/100km
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BMW M3
2,990 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.0s
9.1l/100km
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BMW 328i Edition
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.8s
10.2l/100km
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BMW 328i Edition
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.3s
9.2l/100km
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BMW 328i Executive
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.8s
10.2l/100km
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BMW 328i Executive
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.3s
9.2l/100km
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BMW 328i
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.8s
10.2l/100km
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BMW 328i
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.3s
9.2l/100km
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BMW 325i Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.0s
9.3l/100km
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BMW 325i Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 325i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.0s
9.3l/100km
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BMW 325i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 323i Edition
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 323i Edition
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.0s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 323i Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 323i Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.0s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 323i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 323i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.0s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 320i Edition
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 320i Edition
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 320i Executive
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 320i Executive
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 320i
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 320i
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 325tds Edition
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.8s
8.3l/100km
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BMW 325tds Edition
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.4s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 325tds Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.8s
8.3l/100km
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BMW 325tds Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.4s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 325tds
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.8s
8.3l/100km
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BMW 325tds
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.4s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 318is Edition
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
11.2s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 318is Edition
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
10.2s
8.0l/100km
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BMW 318is Executive
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
11.2s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 318is Executive
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
10.2s
8.0l/100km
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BMW 318is
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
11.2s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 318is
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
140hp / 103 kW
10.2s
8.0l/100km
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BMW 325td Edition
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.8s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 325td Edition
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.0s
7.4l/100km
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BMW 325td Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.8s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 325td Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.0s
7.4l/100km
-
BMW 325td
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.8s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 325td
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.0s
7.4l/100km
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BMW 318i Edition
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 318i Edition
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
11.3s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 318i Executive
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 318i Executive
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
11.3s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 318i
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 318i
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
115hp / 85 kW
11.3s
7.9l/100km
-
BMW 318i Executive
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
113hp / 83 kW
12.8s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 318i Executive
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
113hp / 83 kW
11.5s
8.3l/100km
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BMW 318i
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
113hp / 83 kW
12.8s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 318i
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
113hp / 83 kW
11.5s
8.3l/100km
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BMW 316i Edition
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
14.2s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316i Edition
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
12.7s
7.7l/100km
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BMW 316i Executive
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
14.2s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316i Executive
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
12.7s
7.7l/100km
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BMW 316i
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
14.2s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316i
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
12.7s
7.7l/100km
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BMW 316iN Edition
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
14.2s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316iN Edition
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
12.7s
7.7l/100km
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BMW 316iN
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
14.2s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316iN
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
102hp / 75 kW
12.7s
7.7l/100km
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BMW 316i Executive
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
99hp / 73 kW
15.0s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316i Executive
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
99hp / 73 kW
13.1s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 316i
1,596 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
99hp / 73 kW
15.0s
8.4l/100km
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BMW 316i
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
99hp / 73 kW
13.1s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 316iN
1,596 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
99hp / 73 kW
13.1s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 318tds Edition
1,665 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
90hp / 66 kW
14.4s
6.5l/100km
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BMW 318tds Executive
1,665 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
90hp / 66 kW
14.4s
6.5l/100km
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BMW 318tds
1,665 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
90hp / 66 kW
14.4s
6.5l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

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What body type is the BMW 3-serie (1991-1998)?

The BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) is a sedan. All 70 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) have?

The BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) has 70 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) produced?

The BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) was produced 1991–1998. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the BMW 3-serie (1991-1998)?

The BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.