1990 BMW 318i specifications

1990 BMW 318i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1418 mm 55.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1431 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1698 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1393 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1145 kg 2524 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 1.94
CdA 0.58
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 81 mm
3.31 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
113 PS (111 bhp) (83 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
162 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.5 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.1 kW/litre
62.7 ps/litre
61.8 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.2 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bosch DME fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1133.5 kPa (164.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 11.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 32.4 s
Maximum speed 198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.83 kg/kW
23.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.4/7.8/10.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.4/7.8/10.6 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/city
km/litre15.6/12.8/9.4 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/city
UK MPG44.1/36.2/26.6 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city
US MPG36.8/30.2/22.2 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MulitLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 185/65 R 15
Tyres rear 185/65 R 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID56364
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1990 BMW 318i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2017-07-30.

BMW 3 Series - E36 models

3 door hatchback FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 191.0 CO2 1355 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 214.0 CO2 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 240.0 CO2 1410 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1440 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 215.0 CO2 1440 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 240.0 CO2 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1425 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1390 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1420 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 190.0 CO2 1335 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1350 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 209.0 CO2 1375 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1390 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 213.0 CO2 1385 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 240.0 CO2 1420 kg
BMW 328i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1395 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1560 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 218.0 CO2 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 243.0 CO2 1430 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1445 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1485 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1395 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1665 cm3/101.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1400 kg
Cars similar to the 1990 BMW 318i
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1847 cm3/112.7cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1847 cm3/112.7cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1847 cm3/112.7cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1195 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2189 cm3/133.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1179 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2189 cm3/133.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1209 kg
Citroën CX 22 TRS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 996 kg
Fiat Tempra  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1756 cm3/107.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1133 kg
Fiat Tempra -
5 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1180 kg
5 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1118 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1331 kg
Honda Ascot 2.0FBX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1270 kg
Honda Concerto JX-i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1756 cm3/107.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1143 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1210 kg
Lancia Dedra 2.0ie Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1155 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2184 cm3/133.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1155 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2184 cm3/133.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1285 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2184 cm3/133.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1195 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1128 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
Nissan Presea -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1130 kg
4 door hatchback FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1794 cm3/109.5cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1105 kg
Renault 21 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1072 kg
4 door multi-purpose vehicle FF 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1215 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1213 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1265 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1265 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1440 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1290 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1060 kg