BMW 318is (E36)
BMW 3 series 1991 1.8 petrol description
Sedan BMW 318is has been produced from January, 1991 to December, 1996. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
BMW 318is has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 318is accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.
BMW 318is fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1991 - 1998 versions, city fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 32% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.
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 318is technical data
Model: | BMW 318is | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1991. January ... 1996. December | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 140 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 175 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 207 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 7.7 (urban) 6.4 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km (25.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.43m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 110 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1700 kg |
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All BMW 3 series sedan [1991 - 1998] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993 | 1.6 Petrol | 99 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 316i
Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 316i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 318tds
Oct 1994 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.7 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 | 1.8 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 | 1.8 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 318is
Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 318is
Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 318is
Mar 1996 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.9 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 318is Mar 1996 — Apr 1998 | 1.9 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 320i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 320i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 325td | 2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 325td | 2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
BMW 325tds
Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP) |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 325tds
Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP) |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 328i
Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 328i
Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull petrol version (193 HP) |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |