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

BMW M3 Sedan (E36) · 1994 - 1998 · Petrol

The BMW M3 Sedan (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) produces 321 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.0 l/100 km, equal to 263 g CO2 per km.

Power
321 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
5.5 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 5.5 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 263 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,430 mm
Width 1,709 mm
Height 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,710 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 436 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 Sedan (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) compared with 2,852 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 321 hp 141 hp
better than 97%
Torque 350 Nm 214 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 250 km/h 195 km/h
better than 95%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.5 s 11.4 s
better than 97%
Combined consumption 11.0 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 14%
CO2 emissions 263 g/km 209 g/km
better than 13%
Cargo volume 436 l 450 l
better than 54%
Unladen weight 1,460 kg 1,309 kg
better than 26%

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 Sedan (E36)

Trims and engine versions — BMW M3 Sedan (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