E36 BMW 3 Series 1992–1999

What it came with

Badges

• 318i (1992–1998): 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive¹
• 318is (1992–1997): 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive¹
• 318ti (1995–1999): 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive^2,3
• 325i (1992–1995): 2.5L inline-six (M50), Rear-wheel drive¹
• 325is (1992–1995): 2.5L inline-six (M50), Rear-wheel drive¹
• 328i (1996–1999): 2.8L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive^1,4
• 328is (1996–1999): 2.8L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive¹
• 323i (1998–1999): 2.5L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive^1,3
• 323is (1998–1999): 2.5L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive^1,3

• 1.8L four-cylinder (M42)^1,2

  138 hp · 1992–1995

• 1.9L four-cylinder (M44)^1,4

  1996–1999

• 2.5L inline-six (M50)¹

  1992–1995

• 2.8L inline-six (M52)^1,4

  190 hp · 1996–1999

• 2.5L inline-six (M52)^1,3

  168 hp · 1998–1999

Transmissions

5-speed manual², 4-speed automatic²

Drivetrains

Rear-wheel drive^1,5

Trims

Sedan¹, Coupe^1,6, Convertible (1994–1999)^1,7, Hatchback (318ti) (1995–1999)^1,2

Packages

Club Sport (318ti) (1995)^8,9, Sport Package (318ti) (1996)⁸, California Package (318ti) (1996)⁸

• Model codes: E36/5 for the 318ti hatchback¹
• Size: 174.5 in long on a 106.3 in wheelbase, for the 1995 325is coupe and the 1998 328is coupe alike^10,11
• Weight: 3,087 lb for the 1995 325is coupe and 3,142 lb for the 1998 328is coupe; about 2,700 lb for the 318ti^10,11,8
• Fuel economy: 17 mpg city and 26 highway by the EPA for the 1995 325is and the 1998 328is^10,11

Sources

1. Wikipedia (E36)
2. Edmunds 1995 review
3. Edmunds 1998 review
4. Edmunds 1996 review
5. Edmunds 1992 review
6. Edmunds 1993 review
7. Edmunds 1994 review
8. Consumer Guide on the 318ti
9. The Truth About Cars on the 318ti Club Sport
10. Edmunds 1995 specs
11. Edmunds 1998 specs