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

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

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 190 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds and reaches 175 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.4 l/100 km, equal to 168 g CO2 per km.

Power
90 hp
Torque
190 Nm
0–100
13.9 s
Top speed
175 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

Performance

Top speed 175 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.4 l/100 km
City consumption 8.6 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 168 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 1,215 kg
Gross weight limit 1,675 kg
Tyre size 185/65 Tr15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 318tds 5MT RWD (90 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 90 hp 141 hp
better than 19%
Torque 190 Nm 214 Nm
better than 51%
Top speed 175 km/h 195 km/h
better than 26%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.9 s 11.4 s
better than 21%
Combined consumption 6.4 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 85%
CO2 emissions 168 g/km 209 g/km
better than 77%
Cargo volume 326 l 451 l
better than 23%
Unladen weight 1,215 kg 1,310 kg
better than 59%

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

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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
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
316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 11.9 s 190 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 183 g/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