BMW 3 Series Convertible E36
E36 convertible · 1994–2000 · 7 model years · 10 trims
Unverified
Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Front Left, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 320i Cabriolet (E36 2C, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 8. Juni 2011, Wülfrath by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW E36-2C 318i (1999) 1X7A6699 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Rear Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Intérieur E36 cabriolet by 0032THDE, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Front Left, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 320i Cabriolet (E36 2C, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 8. Juni 2011, Wülfrath by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E36-2C 318i (1999) 1X7A6699 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Rear Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Intérieur E36 cabriolet by 0032THDE, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | |||||||
| 323i 5AT · Convertible | 2.5L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 5-spd | RWD | 16/22 (18) | — |
| 323i 5MT · Convertible | 2.5L 6-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/23 (19) | — |
| 1999 | |||||||
| 323i AT · Convertible | 2.5L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 17/25 (20) | — |
| 323i MT · Convertible | 2.5L 6-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 (22) | — |
| 328i AT · Convertible | 2.8L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 18/25 (20) | — |
| 328i MT · Convertible | 2.8L 6-cylinder | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/27 (21) | — |
| 1998 | |||||||
| 323i AT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 168 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17/25 (20) | $35,270 |
| 323i MT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 168 | 181 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/27 (21) | $35,270 |
| 328i AT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $42,070 |
| 328i MT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $42,070 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| 318i AT · Convertible | 1.9L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $33,150 |
| 318i MT · Convertible | 1.9L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/29 (23) | $33,150 |
| 328i AT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17/24 (19) | $41,390 |
| 328i MT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,390 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| 318i AT · Convertible | 1.9L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $33,320 |
| 318i MT · Convertible | 1.9L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/29 (23) | $33,320 |
| 328i AT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/24 (20) | $41,960 |
| 328i MT · Convertible | 2.8L Inline-6 DOHC | 190 | 207 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,960 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| 318i AT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 129 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $31,520 |
| 318i MT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 129 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/29 (22) | $31,520 |
| 325i AT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 189 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/26 (20) | $40,070 |
| 325i MT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 189 | 181 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $40,070 |
| 1994 | |||||||
| 318i AT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 129 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $29,900 |
| 318i MT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC | 138 | 129 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/29 (22) | $29,900 |
| 325i AT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 189 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/26 (20) | $38,800 |
| 325i MT · Convertible | 2.5L Inline-6 DOHC | 189 | 181 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $38,800 |
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.