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316i 4AT (102 HP)
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i 4AT (102 HP)
ENGINE SPECS
ENGINE SPECS - 316i 4AT (102 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
| Power: | 75 KW @ 5500 RPM 102 HP @ 5500 RPM 101 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 150 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Front | Discs |
| Rear | Drums |
TIRES SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tire Size | 185/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
| Width | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
| Front/rear Track | 55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 cuFT (436 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd) | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| City | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i 4AT (102 HP) rank among Lower Premium engines of the same period?
Two comparisons, one narrow and one wide. Inside its own generation the BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i 4AT (102 HP) is 17th of 21 on output. Among 185 Lower Premium engines from generations launched between 1986 and 1996, its 102 hp beats 18% of them, where the median is 150 hp.
How does this generation's engine range compare with the one before it?
The previous generation ran from 1982 to 1992 with 26 engines, a ceiling of 170 hp and a median of 116 hp. This one offers 21 engines, a ceiling of 193 hp and a median of 140 hp. Peak output moved +23 hp and the median +24 hp.
Is the BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i 4AT (102 HP) suited to daily driving?
Everyday figures: a combined 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km), 150 Nm of torque, a 4-speed automatic, and 14.2 s to 100 km/h. Placed against its peers, that consumption beats 66% of 79 Lower Premium engines from generations launched between 1986 and 1996, where the median is 8.8 L/100km.
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