BMW 316i Compact (E36)

BMW 3 series 1993 1.9 petrol description

Hatchback BMW 316i Compact has been produced from September, 1999 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 5300 rpm and torque 165 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 316i Compact has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 316i Compact accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 316i Compact in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100 km, which is 4% 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 manual gearbox (BMW 316i Compact MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 1993

BMW 316i Compact technical data

Model: BMW 316i Compact
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1999. September ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1895 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 213 g/km
Power: 105 HP ON 5300 RPM Torque: 165 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km (25.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.21m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Ground clearance: 145 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 325 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1030 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1675 kg

BMW 316i Compact engine M43TUB19 UL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1895 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 316i Compact oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 105 HP ON 5300 RPM
Torque 165 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 9 years

All BMW 3 series hatchback [1993 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 316i Compact Jan 1993 — Sep 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 316i Compact Jan 1993 — Sep 1999 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 318tds Compact Apr 1995 — Sep 2000 1.7 Diesel 90 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 318ti Compact Sep 1994 — Mar 1996 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 318ti Compact Sep 1994 — Mar 1996 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 316i Compact Sep 1999 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.9 Petrol 105 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 316i Compact Sep 1999 — Sep 2000 1.9 Petrol 105 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 318ti Compact Mar 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.9 Petrol 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 318ti Compact Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Petrol 140 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 323ti Compact Jan 1995 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 323ti Compact Jan 1995 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (170 HP)

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 3 series 1993 reviews
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