BMW M3 E36
1992–1999
- Power
- 243–321hp
- 179–236 kW
- Fuel use
- from 9.1l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5–6.2s
- Engine
- 3.0–3.2l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual, Automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions9
3.0 USManual · Rear-wheel · 10.5 l/100 km · 6.1 s1995–1995243hp179 kW
- Max power
- 243 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1995–1995
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cm³
- Max power
- 179 kW · 243 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,460 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.0Manual · Rear-wheel · 10.5 l/100 km · 6 s286hp210 kW
- Max power
- 286 hp
- Max torque
- 320 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1992–1999
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cm³
- Max power
- 210 kW · 286 hp · at 7000 rpm
- Max torque
- 320 N·m · at 3600 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Bore × stroke
- 86 × 85.8 mm
- Engine code
- S50B30
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10.5 l/100 km
- City
- 13.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,460 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,870 kg
- Trunk volume
- 435 l
- Fuel tank
- 65 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 R17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,445 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.0 CabrioManual · Rear-wheel · 9.6 l/100 km · 6.2 s1994–1995286hp210 kW
- Max power
- 286 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1994–1995
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cm³
- Max power
- 210 kW · 286 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,560 kg
- Trunk volume
- 300 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.0 SedanManual · Rear-wheel · 9.4 l/100 km · 6.1 s1994–1995286hp210 kW
- Max power
- 286 hp
- Max torque
- 320 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1994–1995
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cm³
- Max power
- 210 kW · 286 hp · at 7000 rpm
- Max torque
- 320 N·m · at 3600 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Bore × stroke
- 86 × 85.8 mm
- Engine code
- S50B30
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.4 l/100 km
- City
- 13.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,490 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,900 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Boot (max.)
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 ZR17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,444 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.0 GTManual · Rear-wheel · 9.1 l/100 km · 5.9 s1994–1995295hp217 kW
- Max power
- 295 hp
- Max torque
- 323 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1994–1995
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cm³
- Max power
- 217 kW · 295 hp · at 7100 rpm
- Max torque
- 323 N·m · at 3900 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Bore × stroke
- 86 × 85.8 mm
- Engine code
- S50B30
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.1 l/100 km
- City
- 13.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,460 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,870 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Boot (max.)
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 ZR17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,444 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115 mm
3.2Manual · Rear-wheel · 10.9 l/100 km · 5.5 s321hp236 kW
- Max power
- 321 hp
- Max torque
- 350 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1992–1999
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cm³
- Max power
- 236 kW · 321 hp · at 7400 rpm
- Max torque
- 350 N·m · at 3250 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Bore × stroke
- 86.4 × 91 mm
- Engine code
- S50B32
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10.9 l/100 km
- City
- 14.1 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,515 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,890 kg
- Trunk volume
- 435 l
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 R17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,445 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.2 CabrioManual · Rear-wheel · 11.4 l/100 km · 5.6 s1996–1999321hp236 kW
- Max power
- 321 hp
- Max torque
- 350 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–1999
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cm³
- Max power
- 236 kW · 321 hp · at 7400 rpm
- Max torque
- 350 N·m · at 3250 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Bore × stroke
- 86.4 × 91 mm
- Engine code
- S50B32
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.4 l/100 km
- City
- 16.1 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,635 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,020 kg
- Trunk volume
- 300 l
- Boot (max.)
- 300 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 ZR17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,444 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.2 SedanManual · Rear-wheel · 11 l/100 km · 5.6 s1995–1998321hp236 kW
- Max power
- 321 hp
- Max torque
- 350 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1995–1998
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cm³
- Max power
- 236 kW · 321 hp · at 7400 rpm
- Max torque
- 350 N·m · at 3250 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Bore × stroke
- 86.4 × 91 mm
- Engine code
- S50B32
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11 l/100 km
- City
- 15.6 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.1 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,540 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,950 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Boot (max.)
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 ZR17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,444 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
3.2 SMGAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 11.2 l/100 km · 5.6 s1996–1999321hp236 kW
- Max power
- 321 hp
- Max torque
- 350 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–1999
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cm³
- Max power
- 236 kW · 321 hp · at 7400 rpm
- Max torque
- 350 N·m · at 3250 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Bore × stroke
- 86.4 × 91 mm
- Engine code
- S50B32
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.2 l/100 km
- City
- 15.8 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,530 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,930 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Boot (max.)
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/40 ZR17
- Front track width
- 1,422 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,444 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
Trim levels6
Standard1992–199919features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Front centre armrest, Fabric
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights
Exterior
Metallic Paint, Compact spare wheel, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Individual1992–199926features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sunroof, Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Front centre armrest, Leather, Heated Front Seats
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Headlight Washers
Exterior
Metallic Paint, Compact spare wheel, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer, Alarm
GT1992–199926features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Combined Upholstery (Leather & Fabric), Front Seats Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Evolution1992–199926features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Leather, Heated Front Seats, Front Seats Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Lightweight1992–199923features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Door Sill Trim, Black Interior, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Imola Individual1992–199926features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Sunroof, Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Red Interior, Genuine Leather, Electric Front Seats, Heated Front Seats, Front Seats Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Premium Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Dimensions and weight
Coupe
- Length
- 4,433 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,335–1,336 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115–120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 425–435 l
- Fuel tank
- 62–65 l
- Curb weight
- 1,460–1,530 kg
Sedan
- Length
- 4,433 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,366 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
- Curb weight
- 1,490–1,540 kg
Convertible
- Length
- 4,433 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,348 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 300 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
- Curb weight
- 1,560–1,635 kg
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About the M3 E36
BMW M3 E36: 9 engines from 3.0 US · 179 kW (243 hp) to 3.2 SMG · 236 kW (321 hp), fuel consumption from 9.1 l/100 km, trim levels Standard, Individual, GT, Evolution. Used BMW M3 E36 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the BMW M3 E36 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 9.1 to 11.4 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 3.0 GT at 9.1 l/100 km.
Which engines does the BMW M3 E36 come with?
9 engines are available: 3.0 US · 179 kW (243 hp), 3.0 · 210 kW (286 hp), 3.0 Sedan · 210 kW (286 hp), 3.0 Cabrio · 210 kW (286 hp), 3.0 GT · 217 kW (295 hp), 3.2 · 236 kW (321 hp), 3.2 Sedan · 236 kW (321 hp), 3.2 Cabrio · 236 kW (321 hp), 3.2 SMG · 236 kW (321 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
3.2 SMG: 236 kW (321 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW M3 E36?
Length 4433 mm, width 1710 mm, height 1336 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm.