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 manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318is accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 213 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318is fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1991 - 1998 versions, fuel consumption in city - 7.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 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 8.6 litres per 100 km, which is 25% 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.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 318is AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 11.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 6.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 1991

BMW 318is technical data

Model: BMW 318is
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: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 213 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 (combined) 7.7 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 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

All BMW 3 series sedan [1991 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
BMW 3 series 1991 reviews
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