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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP)

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) · 1992 - 1998 · Petrol

The BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) produces 321 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.0 l/100 km, equal to 261 g CO2 per km.

Power
321 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 321 hp
Power (kW) 236 kW
Torque 350 Nm
Displacement 3,201 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.4 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.0 l/100 km
City consumption 16.9 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 261 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,432 mm
Width 1,796 mm
Height 1,336 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Cargo volume 405 l
Unladen weight 1,460 kg
Gross weight limit 1,950 kg
Tyre size 225/45 R17 (Front) - 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) compared with 2,319 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 321 hp 138 hp
better than 97%
Torque 350 Nm 208 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 250 km/h 193 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.4 s 11.6 s
better than 97%
Combined consumption 11.0 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 15%
CO2 emissions 261 g/km 211 g/km
better than 15%
Cargo volume 405 l 442 l
better than 48%
Unladen weight 1,460 kg 1,301 kg
better than 25%

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 M3 Coupe (E36)

Trims and engine versions — BMW M3 Coupe (E36)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.0L 5MT RWD (286 HP) Petrol 286 hp 320 Nm 6.0 s 250 km/h 9.1 l/100 km 217 g/km