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BMW 3 Series E36 323ti compact (1997 – 2000)



This BMW 3 Series E36 323ti compact model was produced in the period between Sep-1997 and Aug-2000 model years. Also, this BMW is 5 seats 3 doors middle class (bmw 3 series) hatchback.
Overview
Model:

BMW 323ti compact (Sep-1997 – Aug-2000)

Body Style:

Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats

Engine:

Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 2494 ccm

Power:

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm / 125 kW @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm

Speed:

7,8 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 230 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 13,2 l/100km
Highway: 6,9 l/100km
Mixed: 9,3 l/100km

Base Price:

25258 Euro

Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 2494 ccm capacity it produces 170 Hp and 125 kW power at 5500 rpm and 245 Nm torque at 3950 rpm with top claim speed 230 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,8 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 3 Series (E36) compact (03/94 – 08/00)
Model 323ti compact 
Internal code E36
Model start Sep-1997
Model end Aug-2000
Model series start Mar-1994
Model series end Aug-2000
Body type Hatchback
Vehicle class Middle Class (BMW 3 Series)
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5

Performance and Emissions

This BMW 323ti compact produces 170 Hp and 125 kW power at 5500 rpm and 245 Nm torque at 3950 rpm with top claim speed 230 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,8 s

Power 125 kW / 170 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm
Acceleration 7,8 s
Top speed 230 km/h
Fuel consumption city 13,2 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 6,9 l/100km
Fuel consumption mixed 9,3 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category D4
Fuel tank size 52 l

Official fuel consumption is 13,2 l/100km in the city, 6,9 l/100km on the highway and 9,3 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is D4 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super fuel type

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2700 mm
Length 4210 mm
Width 1698 mm
Height 1378 mm
Turning circle 10,4 m
Luggage volume 325 l
Curb weight 1330 kg
Gross weight 1715 kg
Payload 385 kg
Towing capacity braked 12% 1500 kg
Towing capacity unbracked 650 kg
Vertical load 75 kg
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel type Super
Injection type Indirect injection
Fuel system
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2494 ccm
Valve gear DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft)
Valves total 24 valves total, 4 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 5 speed
Start / stop system
Shift indicator

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has independent macpherson strut, coil springs front suspension and independent semi-trailing arm, coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 225/50r16 front and 225/50r16 rear.

Front suspension Independent Macpherson strut, Coil springs
Rear suspension Independent Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs
Front brakes Discs
Rear brake Discs
Tire size front 225/50R16
Tire size rear 225/50R16
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire pressure control designation
Runflat
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver Standard
Airbag passenger Standard
Front side airbag Standard
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag
Front head airbag designation
Rear head airbag
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center Standard
3-point belt rear center – designation Lap belt
Rear headrests Standard
Rear head restraints
Active headrests
Isofix
Isofix designation
Child seat integrated 302 Euro
ABS Standard
Brake assist
Brake assist designation
City emergency brake assist
Emergency brake Assist
Collision warning
Cornering brake control
Traction control Standard
Drive slip regulation ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control)
Electronic stability program
Driving dynamics control
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer
Charging status check
Brake light dynamic
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering
Fog lights Standard
Cornering
Headlights
Variable light distribution
Xenon headlights
LED headlights
Laser headlights
Light sensor
Rain sensor
Auto distance control
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant
Night view assist
Pedestrian detection
Drowsiness detection
Lane departure
Lane change assistant
Emergency assistant
Intersection assistant
Intersection assistant
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Head-up display (HUD)
Speed ​​limiter
High-beam assistant

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No
Rust warranty 6 Years
Additional warranty

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 25258 Euro
Air conditioner 1176 Euro
Central locking system Standard
Window lifter electr. Front Standard
Window lifter electr. Rear
Parking aid 337 Euro
Parking aid designation Rear
Parking assistant
Trailer assist
Hill start assist
Radio 460 Euro
Radio designation BMW Reverse RDS
Navigation
Navigation designation
Emergency function
Alloy wheels Standard
Leather interior 1258 Euro
Metallic paint 435 Euro

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