BMW 3 Series Cabriolet

1993 – 1999 Convertible Germany

The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet was in production from 1993 to 1999. All 8 variants use petrol engines, from 116 to 193 hp. Against its predecessor (1986 – 1993), peak power rose from 170 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 145 kg. The same generation also came as coupé, sedan, hatchback and estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production1993 – 1999

Variants8

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1992 – 1998

Sedan 1991 – 1998

Compact · Hatchback 1994 – 2000

Touring · Estate / wagon 1999 – 2001

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 193 hp

0–100 km/h7.7 – 13.7 s

Top speed188 – 232 km/h

Fuel economy8.1 – 10.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors1993 – 1997 up to220 hp

Saab 900 Cabrio1994 – 1998 up to185 hp

Toyota Celica Convertible1995 – 1999 up to175 hp

Audi Cabriolet1991 – 2000 up to174 hp

Pontiac Sunfire Cabrio1994 – 1999 up to154 hp

Alfa Romeo Spider1995 – 2003 up to218 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
318i 4AT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	13.7 s	188	4-speed automatic
318i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	12.5 s	194	5-speed manual
320i 5AT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	11.4 s	208	5-speed automatic
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	10.6 s	211	5-speed manual
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	9.0 s	232	5-speed automatic
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	8.6 s	229	5-speed manual
328i 5AT RWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.4 s	225	5-speed automatic
328i 5MT RWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	7.7 s	230	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5500 RPM116 HP @ 5500 RPM114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM168 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 HR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5500 RPM116 HP @ 5500 RPM114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM168 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 HR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3902.1 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 192 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4068 lbs (1845 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 245 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 215 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM245 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3009 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4023 lbs (1825 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM245 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.3 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3197 lbs (1450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.5 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 203 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5300 RPM193 HP @ 5300 RPM190 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM280 Nm @ 3950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 WR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3230 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4112 lbs (1865 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 248 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5300 RPM193 HP @ 5300 RPM190 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM280 Nm @ 3950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 WR15

Dimensions

Length: 174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 221 g/km

Length4,430 mm

Width1,709 mm

Height1,349 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,365 – 1,465 kg

Torque168 – 280 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.