BMW 3 series 1991 E36 Sedan

This generation of BMW 3 series E36 has been produced from January, 1991 to April, 1998. We can provide information about 25 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with ten petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.8 litres and power of from 99 to 193 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.7 to 2.5 litres and power of from 90 to 143 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (13 versions), as well as automatic (12 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 1991 E36 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.9 to 10 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.5 to 8.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1991 E36 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 318is, consuming 6.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1991 E36 sedan diesel - BMW 318tds for 100 kilometers consumes 6.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +9% for petrol engines and +3% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.3 seconds has BMW 328i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 316i reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 236 km/h for the 2.8 petrol 6-cylinder 193 hp version (BMW 328i).

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 443 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 4 cm longer than Audi 80 sedan, but 3 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1650 to 1860 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 9 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 435 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1200 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3000 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 130 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 1991 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 3 series received average grade 7.2 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. 83% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.

BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 1991 - 1998 sedan price in Latvia is from 1100 € to 4200 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is entirely high - BMW 3 series is approximately for 74 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1991 - 1998 prices). Despite of price above average BMW 3 series quality is not so good (see below), so this BMW may not be the best choice for this price.