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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP)

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) · 1994 - present · Petrol

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) produces 105 hp and 165 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds and reaches 190 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.6 l/100 km, equal to 183 g CO2 per km.

Power
105 hp
Torque
165 Nm
0–100
11.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h

Engine

Power 105 hp
Power (kW) 77 kW
Torque 165 Nm
Displacement 1,895 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 190 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.6 l/100 km
City consumption 10.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 183 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,209 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 326 l
Unladen weight 1,175 kg
Gross weight limit 1,635 kg
Tyre size 185/65 Hr15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) compared with 2,845 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 105 hp 141 hp
better than 34%
Torque 165 Nm 214 Nm
better than 34%
Top speed 190 km/h 195 km/h
better than 45%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.9 s 11.4 s
better than 39%
Combined consumption 7.6 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 65%
CO2 emissions 183 g/km 209 g/km
better than 63%
Cargo volume 326 l 451 l
better than 23%
Unladen weight 1,175 kg 1,310 kg
better than 64%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 190 Nm 13.9 s 175 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 168 g/km
316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 13.8 s 183 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 211 g/km
316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 12.3 s 188 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 182 g/km
316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 13.9 s 185 km/h 8.9 l/100 km
318ti 4AT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 175 Nm 10.8 s 203 km/h 8.8 l/100 km
318ti 5MT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 175 Nm 9.9 s 209 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 198 g/km
323 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 7.8 s 230 km/h 9.3 l/100 km 221 g/km
323ti 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 8.6 s 225 km/h 10.5 l/100 km