BMW 318iS Coupe (E36)
BMW 3 series 1992 1.9 petrol description
Coupe BMW 318iS Coupe has been produced from March, 1996 to December, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 180 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 revolutions per minute.
BMW 318iS Coupe has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318iS Coupe accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 213 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 318iS Coupe in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1992 - 1999 versions, city fuel economy - 11 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 Coupe technical data
| Model: | BMW 318iS Coupe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 1996. March ... 1999. December | ||
| Engine: | 1895 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 140 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 180 NM ON 4300 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 213 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.43m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.37m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1720 kg | ||
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All BMW 3 series coupe [1992 - 1999] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 316i Coupe
Sep 1993 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient version |
1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 316i Coupe Sep 1993 — Dec 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 318iS Coupe Jan 1992 — Mar 1996 | 1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 318iS Coupe Oct 1992 — Mar 1996 | 1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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BMW 318iS Coupe
Mar 1996 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
1.9 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 318iS Coupe Mar 1996 — Dec 1999 | 1.9 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 320i Coupe | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 320i Coupe | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 323i Coupe Mai 1995 — Dec 1999 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 323i Coupe Mai 1995 — Dec 1999 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 325i Coupe | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 325i Coupe | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 328i Coupe
Jan 1995 — Dec 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 328i Coupe
Jan 1995 — Dec 1999 Most powerfull version (193 HP) |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |