BMW 3 Series Compact E36/5
E36/5 Compact · 1995–1999 · 5 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: BMW E36 Compact front by Rudolf Stricker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW Compact E36 1X7A0158 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW Compact E36 Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0113 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW E36 in Bruchhausen-Vilsen by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 318ti rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: BMW E36 Compact front by Rudolf Stricker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Compact E36 1X7A0158 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Compact E36 Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0113 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E36 in Bruchhausen-Vilsen by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 318ti rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ||||||
| 318ti AT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 20/29 (23) |
| 318ti MT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/30 (24) |
| 1998 | ||||||
| 318ti AT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 20/28 (23) |
| 318ti MT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/29 (24) |
| 1997 | ||||||
| 318ti AT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 20/29 (23) |
| 318ti MT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/29 (23) |
| 1996 | ||||||
| 318ti AT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 20/29 (23) |
| 318ti MT | 1.9L 4-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/29 (23) |
| 1995 | ||||||
| 318ti AT | 1.8L 4-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 18/26 (21) |
| 318ti MT | 1.8L 4-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/29 (23) |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.