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BMW 3 Series Compact
1994 – 2000
Compact · Hatchback Germany
The BMW 3 Series Compact was in production from 1994 to 2000. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 170 hp. The same generation also came as coupé, sedan, estate and convertible.
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Body styleCompact · Hatchback
Production1994 – 2000
Variants9
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power90 – 170 hp
0–100 km/h7.8 – 13.9 s
Top speed175 – 230 km/h
Fuel economy6.4 – 10.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 90 hp | 13.9 s | 175 | 5-speed manual |
| 316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 13.8 s | 183 | 4-speed automatic |
| 316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 12.3 s | 188 | 5-speed manual |
| 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 13.9 s | 185 | 4-speed automatic |
| 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 11.9 s | 190 | 5-speed manual |
| 318ti 4AT RWD (140 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 140 hp | 10.8 s | 203 | 4-speed automatic |
| 318ti 5MT RWD (140 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 140 hp | 9.9 s | 209 | 5-speed manual |
| 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 7.8 s | 230 | 5-speed manual |
| 323ti 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 8.6 s | 225 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1665 cm3 (102 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 4400 RPM90 HP @ 4400 RPM89 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM190 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65 TR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2679 lbs (1215 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3693 lbs (1675 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 168 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5500 RPM102 HP @ 5500 RPM101 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 111 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM150 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2679 lbs (1215 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3693 lbs (1675 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 211 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5500 RPM102 HP @ 5500 RPM101 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 111 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM150 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2590 lbs (1175 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3605 lbs (1635 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 182 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77.3 KW @ 5300 RPM105 HP @ 5300 RPM104 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2679 lbs (1215 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3693 lbs (1675 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77.3 KW @ 5300 RPM105 HP @ 5300 RPM104 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3604.5 lbs (1635 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 183 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 6000 RPM140 HP @ 6000 RPM138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM175 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2734 lbs (1240 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 6000 RPM140 HP @ 6000 RPM138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM175 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129.9 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 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
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 198 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM245 Nm @ 3950 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/50 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3869.1 lbs (1755 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 221 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM245 Nm @ 3950 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/50 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.7 in (4209 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 54.7 in (1389 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11.5 cuFT (326 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Length4,209 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,389 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,175 – 1,290 kg
Torque150 – 245 Nm
Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.
