BMW 3 Series (E36) 325tds 5MT (143 HP)
BMW 3 Series (E36) · 1991 - present · Diesel
The BMW 3 Series (E36) 325tds 5MT (143 HP) produces 143 hp and 260 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and reaches 214 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.3 l/100 km, equal to 193 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 143 hp
- Torque
- 260 Nm
- 0–100
- 10.4 s
- Top speed
- 214 km/h
Engine
| Power | 143 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 105 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,498 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
| Fuel | Diesel |
Performance
| Top speed | 214 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 5.6 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 193 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 | 1,365 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,825 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/60 Vr15 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series (E36) 325tds 5MT (143 HP) compared with 2,153 trims of other cars from the 1988–1994 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | 135 hp |
better than 65%
|
| Torque | 260 Nm | 202 Nm |
better than 78%
|
| Top speed | 214 km/h | 192 km/h |
better than 78%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | 11.7 s |
better than 62%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.3 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 72%
|
| CO2 emissions | 193 g/km | 210 g/km |
better than 52%
|
| Cargo volume | 436 l | 444 l |
better than 54%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,365 kg | 1,277 kg |
better than 35%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series (E36)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318tds 5MT (90 HP) | Diesel | 90 hp | 190 Nm | 14.4 s | 182 km/h | 6.5 l/100 km | 172 g/km | |
| 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 5AT (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | 10.8 s | 211 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | — |