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BMW E36

Our page dedicated to the BMW E36

Here you can find information about this vehicle, as well as our best selection of products for it, if you can't find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to use the search bar or the categories via the menu at the top left.

First appearing in the early 90s, it's the 3rd generation of the BMW 3 Series to come out of their factory in Munich.

The BMW E36 exists in 5 different body types : coupé, sedan, cabriolet, tourer and a new style at the time for BMW, the compact.

For the engines, like the E30, it has both 4 and 6 cylinder models (petrol or diesel), and an M3 version, with two engine types : 3.0L 286 hp with single vanos, and 3.2L 321 hp with double vanos, available for coupé, sedan and cabriolet bodies.

It's with this generation that BMW first introduced their version of variable valve timing, called VANOS, (VAriable NOckenwelle Steuerung). A real innovative period for BMW, as it's also with this generation that they released their first robotic gearbox, one of the first on the market, the SMG : Sequential Motorsport Gearbox.

BMW E36

Our page dedicated to the BMW E36

Here you can find information about this vehicle, as well as our best selection of products for it, if you can't find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to use the search bar or the categories via the menu at the top left.

First appearing in the early 90s, it's the 3rd generation of the BMW 3 Series to come out of their factory in Munich.

The BMW E36 exists in 5 different body types : coupé, sedan, cabriolet, tourer and a new style at the time for BMW, the compact.

For the engines, like the E30, it has both 4 and 6 cylinder models (petrol or diesel), and an M3 version, with two engine types : 3.0L 286 hp with single vanos, and 3.2L 321 hp with double vanos, available for coupé, sedan and cabriolet bodies.

It's with this generation that BMW first introduced their version of variable valve timing, called VANOS, (VAriable NOckenwelle Steuerung). A real innovative period for BMW, as it's also with this generation that they released their first robotic gearbox, one of the first on the market, the SMG : Sequential Motorsport Gearbox.

Coilovers

Coilovers

Do you want to lower the ride height or improve the handling of your car? Here are the coilover kits for your BMW E36:

BC Racing RM-MA Coilovers for BMW 3 Series E36 (90-99)

from €1,419.99
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(1 reviews)
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D2 Street Coilovers for BMW 3 Series E36 (90-98)

from €1,116.99
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(6 reviews)
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D2 Drift Coilovers for BMW 3 Series E36 (90-98)

from €149.99
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(6 reviews)

D2 Circuit Coilovers for BMW 3 Series E36 (90-98)

from €1,750.99
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(3 reviews)

D2 Rally Asphalt Coilovers for BMW 3 Series E36 (90-98)

from €1,750.99
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(2 reviews)
Wheels

Wheels

An essential element for any project, here are our best selling models of alloy wheels as well as the latest options for your BMW E36 :

Japan Racing JR-9 17x8.5" 5x112/120 ET35, Gold

€184.99
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(3 reviews)

Zeknova Semi-Slick SuperSport RS 235/45ZR17 Tyres - TW240 (pair)

€214.99
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(5 reviews)

Zeknova Semi-Slick SuperSport RS 265/35ZR18 Tyres - TW240 (pair)

€222.99
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(5 reviews)

BMW 5x120 Hubcentric "Slip On" Wheel Spacers - 5 mm (72.6)

€19.99
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(55 reviews)
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5x120 BMW Hubcentric "Slip On" Wheel Spacers - 15 mm (CB 72.6 mm)

from €44.99
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(132 reviews)
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5x120 BMW Hubcentric Wheel Spacers - 20 to 40 mm, Studs (72.6)

from €79.99
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(115 reviews)

Black Internal Drive Wheel Bolts M12x1.5 (Pack of 20)

€33.99
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(69 reviews)
We list rims only by technical specifications, to ensure compatibility with your vehicle, do not hesitate to contact us or check for compatibility with your model.
Engine

Engine

Looking for mechanical parts to give new life to your BMW E36's engine? We have chosen the essentials for you in a few clicks :

Cooling Solutions Silicone Air Intake Hose Kit for BMW E36

€29.99
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(1 reviews)
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ACL Trimetal Reinforced Crankshaft Bearings - BMW M3 E36

from €189.99
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(1 reviews)
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ARP Head Studs for BMW 325i / 328i E36 & 525i E34 (M50B25 & M52B28)

€324.99
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(2 reviews)

Athena Reinforced Head Gasket for BMW M50 & M52 (89-96)

from €276.99
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(1 reviews)
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BMW E36 Full Exhaust System - DriftShop V2

€599.99
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(29 reviews)

Road Engine and Transmission Mount Pack - BMW E36 E46 Z3 Z4

€215.99 €240.98
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(10 reviews)

ITB Adapter Spacer for BMW M50 & M52

€349.99
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(2 reviews)

Cooling Solutions Aluminium Radiator for BMW E36

€249.99
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(10 reviews)

Silicone Radiator Hoses for BMW E36 (6 cylinders, exc. M3)

from €39.99
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(23 reviews)

Silicone Radiator Hoses for BMW M3 E36

from €39.99
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(15 reviews)

Oil Thermostat Blanking Plug for BMW M3 E36 & E46

€14.99
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(8 reviews)

Oil Filter for BMW E36 (MK2, non-M)

€11.99
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(8 reviews)
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HP Ignition Uprated Coilpack for BMW - Type U5012 (S38, S50B30, M50, M60)

€39.99
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(28 reviews)
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HP Ignition Uprated Coilpack for BMW - Type U5005 (S50B32, S62, M52, M62, M73)

€39.99
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(35 reviews)
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Walbro Motorsport 400 L/h Fuel Pump Kit - BMW E36 / M3 E36

€137.99
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(4 reviews)
For all universal parts (OCT, hoses, clamps, fluids, thermal insulation...) Please use standard navigation of the site.
Interior

Interior

Want to customize the interior of your BMW E36? Check out our best selling products and the required accessories for perfect installation :
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Bucket Seat Mounts for BMW E36 & E46

from €59.99
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(40 reviews)

Sparco Sprint Bucket Seat (FIA)

from €275.99
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(9 reviews)
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Sparco Grid Q FIA Bucket Seat

€477.99
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(6 reviews)

Sparco Pro ADV QRT FIA Bucket Seat

€737.99
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(1 reviews)
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DriftShop Steering Wheel (90 mm Dish), Black Suede, Black Spokes

€49.99
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(106 reviews)
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Steering Wheel Hub for BMW E36

€49.99
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(71 reviews)

Short Steering Wheel Hub for BMW E36

€59.99
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(13 reviews)
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DriftShop Steering Wheel (70 mm Dish), "M Power V2" Edition, Black Faux Leather

€69.99
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(23 reviews)

DriftShop Steering Wheel (70 mm Dish), "M Power" Edition, Black Faux Leather

€49.99
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(37 reviews)
For all universal interior parts, please use the menu via the home page.
Chassis

Chassis

Looking for polybushes to improve ride comfort and performance? Bars and reinforcements to improve your BMW E36's handling? We have selected the best manufacturers for you:

Complete Front Suspension Bundle for BMW E36

from €159.99
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(3 reviews)

DriftMax Steering Lock Kit for BMW E36

€899.99
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(6 reviews)

DriftShop Rear Camber Arms for BMW E36 (inc. M3)

from €119.99
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(22 reviews)

DriftMax Adjustable Rear Camber Arms for BMW E36 (inc. M3)

from €209.99
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(9 reviews)
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Powerflex Poly Bushes for BMW E36, inc. M3

from €25.59
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(137 reviews)

Powerflex Poly Bushes for BMW E36 Compact

from €25.59
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(14 reviews)

Wiechers Strut Braces for BMW E36, inc M3 & Compact (6 Cylinders)

from €80.99
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(23 reviews)
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DriftMax Steering Lock Adapters +30% Angle for BMW E36 non-M

€79.99
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(23 reviews)

Weld-In Chassis Reinforcement Kit for BMW E36

€49.99
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(3 reviews)
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BMW E36 Rear Chassis/Subframe Reinforcement Kit

€99.99
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(32 reviews)

Front Control Arm Rear Uniball Bracket for BMW E30 (by pair)

from €199.99
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(3 reviews)

Uniball Rear Aluminium Top Mounts for BMW E30, E36 & E46

€99.99
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(1 reviews)

Lower X-Brace for BMW E36 & Z3

€359.99
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(17 reviews)

Jacking Point for BMW E36

€105.99
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(3 reviews)
Lubricants

Lubricants

Everything to drain and maintain your BMW E36:

Motul Youngtimer "Classic Nineties" Engine Oil - 10W30 (2L)

€19.99
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(3 reviews)

Motul Youngtimer "Classic Eighties" Engine Oil - 10W40 (2L)

€19.99
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(4 reviews)
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Motul 300V Competition 15W50 Engine Oil Bundle (5L + 2L)

€114.80
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(334 reviews)

Oil Filter for BMW E36 (MK2, non-M)

€11.99
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(8 reviews)

Oil Filter for BMW E34 & E36 (1st Gen/non M)

€10.99
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(13 reviews)

Oil Filter for BMW M3 E36 & E46

€12.99
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(10 reviews)

Motul 10W60 X-Power Engine Oil (5L)

€59.99
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(23 reviews)
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Driftshop Oil Catch Can Kit (Universal)

€49.99
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(81 reviews)
Braking

Braking

A close call in the last corner ? Improve your BMW E36's braking with our discs and pads adapted to your use :

"Hook" Hydraulic Handbrake Kit

from €89.98
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(4 reviews)

DriftShop Braided Brake Hoses for BMW E36, inc. M3

€109.99
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(59 reviews)

"Katana" Hydraulic Handbrake Kit

from €84.98
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(10 reviews)

Long "Knux" Hydraulic Handbrake Kit

from €79.98
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(48 reviews)
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Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid (500 mL)

€11.99
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(234 reviews)

Aisin Front Brake Pads for BMW E36 (exc. M3)

from €31.99
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(1 reviews)

D2 Classic Big Brake Kit - Front : 8-Pot, 330 & 356 mm

€1,669.99
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(16 reviews)
Transmission

Transmission

Is the clutch or the flywheel of your BMW E36 starting to get worn out? Want to shave off a few seconds with quicker shifts? We have all you need to improve your transmission :
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DriftShop Short Shifter for BMW E30, E34, E36, E39, E46

€49.99
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(80 reviews)

DriftShop "Competition" Short Shifter for BMW E36 & Z3

€129.99
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(3 reviews)

DriftShop "Black Edition" Short Shifter for BMW E36 & Z3

€129.99
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(4 reviews)

Competition Gearbox Mounts for BMW (per pair)

€119.99
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(6 reviews)

Heavy Duty BMW Prop Donut for M3 & M5 - 6x96 - 33 mm thick

€69.99
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(11 reviews)

Clutch Slave Cylinder for BMW M3 E36

€59.99
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(1 reviews)

Clutch Slave Cylinder for BMW E36 non-M

€49.99
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(2 reviews)

DriftShop Braided Clutch Line for BMW E36

€19.99
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(17 reviews)

DKM Stage 1 Uprated Clutch + Flywheel Kit for BMW 323i, 325i E36 (90-00)

from €853.99
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(1 reviews)

DKM Stage 2 Uprated Clutch + Flywheel Kit for BMW M3 E36 3.0L (94-95)

from €1,138.99
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(1 reviews)
Bodywork

Bodywork

You want a unique looking car? Customize your BMW E36 with our kits and body parts:

BMW M3 E36 Front Bumper & Rear Diffuser Promo Pack

€134.99 €149.98
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(28 reviews)

BMW M3 E36 "GT look" Corner Splitters

€24.99
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(4 reviews)
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M3 Style Front Bumper for BMW E36

€119.99
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(45 reviews)

M3 Style Diffuser for BMW E36

€29.99
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(35 reviews)

"M3 GT" LTW Style Rear Wing for BMW E36 Coupé

€449.99
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(3 reviews)

Boot Lip Spoiler for BMW E36 Saloon

€24.99
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(13 reviews)

StolarWorks Front Lip for BMW E36 (M3 Bumper)

€159.99
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(1 reviews)

Universal Arch Extensions - 90 mm (Fender Flares)

from €154.99
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(2 reviews)

Vented FRP Bonnet for BMW E36 Coupe

€363.99
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(2 reviews)

"Felony Style" Wide Bodykit for BMW E36 Coupe

€399.99
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(1 reviews)

"Felony Style" Wide Bodykit for BMW E36 Sedan

€419.99
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(1 reviews)
Competition Parts

Competition Parts

Looking for a particular part for your car ? Do not hesitate to contact us, or browse the other categories of our website : coilovers, Japan Racing wheels, Rota wheels, Motul oil, HKS parts, Mishimoto cooling, Exedy clutches, roll cages, bucket seats, steering wheels...

Sparco RJ FIA Helmet

from €425.99
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FIA Approved 6-Pin Electrical Cut Off Switch and Cable Kits

from €51.99
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(1 reviews)

Red "FD" LED Brake Light Strip

€19.99
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(8 reviews)

Sparco 4.25L Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher Kit (FIA)

€285.99
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(1 reviews)

Extra information

Below is a chart which indicates all the engine types for the E36 produced since the early 90s :
ModelYearsEngine codePowerTorque
316i 1990-1994 M40B16 73 kW (99 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
141 N⋅m (104 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,250 rpm
1993-1999 M43B16 75 kW (102 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) 
at 3,900 rpm
318i 1990-1993 M40B18 83 kW (112 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
162 N⋅m (119 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,250 rpm
1993-1998 M43B18 85 kW (115 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) 
at 3,900 rpm
318is 1992-1995 M42B18 103 kW (140 cv) 
at 6,000 rpm
175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,500 rpm
1996-1998 M44B19 181 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,300 rpm
320i 1991-1994 M50B20 110 kW (150 cv) 
at 5,900 rpm
190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,700 rpm
1994-1998 M52B20 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,200 rpm
323i 1995-1998 M52B25 125 kW (170 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) 
at 3,950 rpm
325i 1991-1993 M50B25 141 kW (191 cv) 
at 5,900 rpm
245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,700 rpm
1993-1995 M50B25TU 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) 
at 4,200 rpm
328i 1995-1998 M52B28 142 kW (192 cv) 
at 5,500 rpm
280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) 
at 3,950 rpm
M3 
Europe
1992-1995 S50B30 213 kW (289 cv) 
at 7,000 rpm
320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 
at 3600 rpm
1995-1998 S50B32 236 kW (321 cv) 
at 7,400 rpm
350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) 
at 3250 rpm
M3 
USA
1995 S50B30US 179 kW (243 cv) 
at 6,000 rpm
305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) 
at  4,250 rpm
1996-1999 S52B32 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 
at 3,800 rpm
318tds 1994-2000 M41D17 66 kW (90 cv) 
at 4,400 rpm
190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) 
at 1,900 rpm
325tds  1991-1996 M51D25UL 85 kW (115 cv) 
at 4,400 rpm
222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) 
at 2,000 rpm
1996-1998 M51D25TUUL 85 kW (115 cv) 
at 4,800 rpm
230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) 
at 2,000 rpm
325tds 1993-1996 M51D25OL 105 kW (142 cv) 
at 4,800 rpm
260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) 
at 2,200 rpm
1996-1998 M51D25TUOL 105 kW (142 cv) 
at 4,600 rpm
280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) 
at 2,200 rpm