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BMW 3 Series (E36) 318tds 5MT (90 HP)

BMW 3 Series (E36) · 1991 - present · Diesel

The BMW 3 Series (E36) 318tds 5MT (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 190 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.4 seconds and reaches 182 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.5 l/100 km, equal to 172 g CO2 per km.

Power
90 hp
Torque
190 Nm
0–100
14.4 s
Top speed
182 km/h

Engine

Power 90 hp
Power (kW) 66 kW
Torque 190 Nm
Displacement 1,665 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 62 l

Performance

Top speed 182 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.4 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.5 l/100 km
City consumption 8.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 172 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,430 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Cargo volume 436 l
Unladen weight 1,280 kg
Gross weight limit 1,740 kg
Tyre size 185/65 Tr15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series (E36) 318tds 5MT (90 HP) compared with 2,153 trims of other cars from the 1988–1994 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 90 hp 135 hp
better than 24%
Torque 190 Nm 202 Nm
better than 58%
Top speed 182 km/h 192 km/h
better than 43%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.4 s 11.7 s
better than 20%
Combined consumption 6.5 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 85%
CO2 emissions 172 g/km 210 g/km
better than 71%
Cargo volume 436 l 444 l
better than 54%
Unladen weight 1,280 kg 1,277 kg
better than 44%

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 (E36)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series (E36)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
316i 4AT (99 HP) Petrol 99 hp 141 Nm 15.0 s 188 km/h 8.4 l/100 km
316i 5MT (99 HP) Petrol 99 hp 141 Nm 13.1 s 191 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
316i 5MT (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 12.7 s 195 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 183 g/km
316i 4AT (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 14.2 s 192 km/h 8.4 l/100 km
318i 4AT (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 168 Nm 12.3 s 200 km/h 8.6 l/100 km
318i 5MT (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 168 Nm 11.3 s 201 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
325td 5MT (116 HP) Diesel 116 hp 222 Nm 12.0 s 198 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 196 g/km
325td 4AT (116 HP) Diesel 116 hp 222 Nm 12.8 s 195 km/h 8.4 l/100 km
318is 4AT (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 180 Nm 11.2 s 208 km/h 8.8 l/100 km
318is 5MT (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 180 Nm 10.2 s 213 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 190 g/km
325tds 5MT (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 260 Nm 10.4 s 214 km/h 7.3 l/100 km 193 g/km
325tds 5AT (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 260 Nm 10.8 s 211 km/h 8.3 l/100 km