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BMW 3 Series Coupe

1992 – 1998 Coupé Germany

The BMW 3 Series Coupe is a coupé built from 1992 to 1998. All 10 variants use petrol engines, from 102 to 193 hp. Against its predecessor (1982 – 1992), peak power rose from 170 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 180 kg. It was also available as sedan, hatchback, estate and convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
316i 4AT RWD (102 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 102 hp 14.2 s 192 4-speed automatic (Hydra-matic)
316i 5MT RWD (102 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 102 hp 12.7 s 198 5-speed manual
318iS 4AT RWD (140 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 140 hp 11.7 s 204 4-speed automatic (Hydra-matic)
318iS 5MT RWD (140 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 140 hp 10.2 s 212 5-speed manual
320i 5AT RWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.9 s 214 5-speed automatic
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.0 s 214 5-speed manual
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 192 hp 8.8 s 232 5-speed automatic
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 192 hp 8.0 s 232 5-speed manual
328i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 7.8 s 232 5-speed automatic
328i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 7.3 s 236 5-speed manual

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

Performance

Top Speed
119 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic (Hydra-matic)

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
53.8 in (1367 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2712 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3726 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

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

Performance

Top Speed
123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
53.8 in (1367 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2624 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3638 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway
39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 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

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic (Hydra-matic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
53.8 in (1367 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2954 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3781 lbs (1715 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 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

Performance

Top Speed
132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.2 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
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
53.8 in (1367 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2734 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3748 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
112 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM150 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.9 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
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56 in (1,425/1,422 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
112 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM150 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 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
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56 in (1,425/1,422 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3913 lbs (1775 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
180 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM244 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 ZR15

Dimensions

Length
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

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

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
180 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM244 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 ZR15

Dimensions

Length
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 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

Performance

Top Speed
144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.8 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
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2987 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4001 lbs (1815 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 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

Performance

Top Speed
146.6 mph (236 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.3 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
174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.4/55.9 in (1,407/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2910.1 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km
Length4,432 mm
Width1,709 – 1,796 mm
Height1,367 – 1,392 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,190 – 1,380 kg
Torque150 – 280 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.