1996 BMW 328i specifications

1996 BMW 328i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4433 mm 174.5 inches
Width 1698 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1393 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1395 kg 3075 lb
Weight distribution 51% front
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2793 cc
(170.439 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 84 mm
3.31 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 3950 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
50.7 kW/litre
69 ps/litre
68 bhp/litre
1.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
100.25 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1259.8 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 17.5 s
Standing quarter-mile 15 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 236 km/h (147 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
138.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
136.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.85 kg/kW
16.45 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 13.5/6.7/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.5/6.7/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.4/14.9/10.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG20.9/42.2/30.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG17.4/35.1/25.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 205/60 R 15 W
Tyres rear 205/60 R 15 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 276 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID15268
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 BMW 328i added 1997-04-28.
Last modified 2013-06-09.

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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
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
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1485 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 240.0 CO2 1335 kg
Audi A4 quattro -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 261.0 CO2 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 1451 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1465 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1465 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2597 cm3/158.5cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW 236.0 CO2 1490 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1460 kg
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