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BMW 3 series III (E36) · Hatchback 3 doors · 1990–2000

BMW 3 series 323i 2.5 MT 170 HP

DieselManual, 6 gearsFront driveEuro 6
Power
120 hp · 88 kW
Torque
300 Nm
0–100 km/h
11.2 s
Top speed
182 km/h
Fuel consumption
4.4 l/100 km
On a full tank
~1,320 km
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Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
11.2 s
Fuel tank
58 l

Engine

N16A1 · 1,597 cm³
Engine type
Diesel
Engine code
N16A1
Displacement
1,597 cm³
Max power
88 kW / 120 hp
Torque
300 Nm at 2000 rpm
Fuel system
Diesel, Common rail
Turbo
Turbo
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
76 mm
Stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
16
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO₂ emissions
115 g/km

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code DBA-RM1 · class J
Body type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
5
Length
4,605 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width incl. mirrors
2,096 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
Front track
1,565 mm
Rear track
1,565 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Kerb weight
1,545 kg
Max weight
2,100 kg
Boot space (min)
589 l
Boot space (max)
1,669 l
Turning circle
11 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
225/65/R17 225/60/R18
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA64.1 5x114.3
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring