BMW 320i Coupe (E36)

BMW 3 series 1992 2.0 petrol description

Coupe BMW 320i Coupe has been produced from January, 1992 to December, 1999. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 320i Coupe has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 320i Coupe accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 214 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 320i Coupe fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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 320i Coupe MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.1 seconds faster (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 1992

BMW 320i Coupe technical data

Model: BMW 320i Coupe
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1992. January ... 1999. December 
Engine: 1991 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5900 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 214 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100km (22 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
Trunk capacity: 435 litres
Gross weight: 1795 kg

BMW 320i Coupe engine M52B20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 1991 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 66 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 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 320i Coupe oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.5 litres (11.1 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5900 RPM
Torque 190 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW Z3

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 3 series coupe [1992 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
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)
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)
BMW 328i Coupe Jan 1995 — Dec 1999

Most powerfull version (193 HP)

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 3 series 1992 reviews
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