BMW 3-series Compact · photos, packages and modifications

1994 saw the release of a new 3 door compact alternate relating to the 3 series models. The model in contrast to its competitors the Mercedes Benz and Audi offered very low spacing efficiency and therefore never held a competitive position in the small hatchback sector despite its low price. The car came with a wheelbase resembling the entry level model of the 3 series however it was available in different versions the 316g running on Compressed Natural Gas, the 316i, 318ti, the 318tds running on diesel and the touring international 232ti. When considering the exteriors the compact model came with the same E36 saloon features of hood, lights, bumpers and front fenders, however the suspension of the BMW Z3 was used. The initial generation of the compact 3 series was made available in both the North American and European markets.

The new compact version of the 3 series was introduced by BMW in 2001 which was basically designed to compete the Audi A3 and the Mercedes Benz C-class sport coupe in the sector of small hatchbacks. The car came with the same transmission, engines and suspension as of the E46 saloon with a variety of four different variants. The range topper 325Ti that offered a 2.5 litre engine that provided 190 hp was paired with a SSG Manual clutch-less transmission.Other variants in the 3 series compact also had new features including traction control, ABS with CBC (Cornering Brake Control), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and 6 airbags feature. The interior of the car was provided with a sportier look with no support for lateral seats and hard seat covers.

A table of all modifications of BMW model 3-series Compact




 
 
Total modifications: 48
Model name Body type Door Po- wer Trans- mission 0-100 km Max spd Fuel Fuel rate
BMW 3-series Compact 2004 - 2005
316ti Compact Black & Silverline
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.9 s 201 km Petrol 6.9 l
316ti Compact Black & Silverline
  3 115 hp 5, Sequential automatic 11.9 s 196 km Petrol 7.6 l
318td Compact Black & Silverline
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.5 s 202 km Diesel 5.6 l
BMW 3-series Compact 2003 - 2005
316ti Compact Essence
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.9 s 201 km Petrol 6.9 l
316ti Compact Essence
  3 115 hp 5, Sequential automatic 11.9 s 196 km Petrol 7.6 l
318td Compact
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.5 s 202 km Diesel 5.6 l
318td Compact Essence
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.5 s 202 km Diesel 5.6 l
318td Compact Executive
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.5 s 202 km Diesel 5.6 l
320td Compact
  3 150 hp 6, Manual 8.7 s 219 km Diesel 5.7 l
320td Compact Executive
  3 150 hp 6, Manual 8.7 s 219 km Diesel 5.7 l
325ti Compact
  3 192 hp 6, Manual 7.1 s 235 km Petrol 8.9 l
325ti Compact Executive
  3 192 hp 6, Manual 7.1 s 235 km Petrol 8.9 l
BMW 3-series Compact 2001 - 2005
316ti Compact
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.9 s 201 km Petrol 6.9 l
316ti Compact
  3 115 hp 5, Sequential automatic 11.9 s 196 km Petrol 7.6 l
316ti Compact Executive
  3 115 hp 5, Manual 10.9 s 201 km Petrol 6.9 l
316ti Compact Executive
  3 115 hp 5, Sequential automatic 11.9 s 196 km Petrol 7.6 l
318ti Compact
  3 143 hp 5, Manual 9.3 s 214 km Petrol 7.2 l
318ti Compact
  3 143 hp 5, Sequential automatic 10.2 s 211 km Petrol 7.9 l
318ti Compact Executive
  3 143 hp 5, Manual 9.3 s 214 km Petrol 7.2 l
318ti Compact Executive
  3 143 hp 5, Sequential automatic 10.2 s 211 km Petrol 7.9 l
320td Compact
  3 150 hp 5, Sequential automatic 9.1 s 211 km Diesel 6.9 l
320td Compact Executive
  3 150 hp 5, Sequential automatic 9.1 s 211 km Diesel 6.9 l
325ti Compact
  3 192 hp 5, Sequential automatic 8.2 s 227 km Petrol 9.5 l
325ti Compact Executive
  3 192 hp 5, Sequential automatic 8.2 s 227 km Petrol 9.5 l
BMW 3-series Compact 2001 - 2003
320td Compact
  3 150 hp 5, Manual 8.9 s 214 km Diesel 5.5 l
320td Compact Executive
  3 150 hp 5, Manual 8.9 s 214 km Diesel 5.5 l
325ti Compact
  3 192 hp 5, Manual 7.1 s 235 km Petrol 8.9 l
325ti Compact Executive
  3 192 hp 5, Manual 7.1 s 235 km Petrol 8.9 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1999 - 2000
316i Compact
  3 105 hp 5, Manual 11.9 s 190 km Petrol 7.6 l
316i Compact
  3 105 hp 4, Automatic 13.3 s 185 km Petrol 8.9 l
316i Compact Executive
  3 105 hp 5, Manual 11.9 s 190 km Petrol 7.6 l
316i Compact Executive
  3 105 hp 4, Automatic 13.3 s 185 km Petrol 8.9 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1998 - 2000
323ti Compact Executive
  3 170 hp 5, Manual 7.8 s 230 km Petrol 9.3 l
323ti Compact Executive
  3 170 hp 5, Automatic 8.6 s 225 km Petrol 10.4 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1998 - 1999
318ti Compact Executive
  3 140 hp 5, Manual 9.9 s 209 km Petrol 7.9 l
318ti Compact Executive
  3 140 hp 4, Automatic 10.8 s 202 km Petrol 8.8 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1997 - 2000
323ti Compact
  3 170 hp 5, Manual 7.8 s 230 km Petrol 9.3 l
323ti Compact
  3 170 hp 5, Automatic 8.6 s 225 km Petrol 10.4 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1996 - 1999
318ti Compact
  3 140 hp 5, Manual 9.9 s 209 km Petrol 7.9 l
318ti Compact
  3 140 hp 4, Automatic 10.8 s 202 km Petrol 8.8 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1995 - 2000
318tds Compact
  3 90 hp 5, Manual 13.9 s 175 km Diesel 6.4 l
318tds Compact Executive
  3 90 hp 5, Manual 13.9 s 175 km Diesel 6.4 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1994 - 1999
316i Compact
  3 102 hp 5, Manual 12.3 s 188 km Petrol 7.7 l
316i Compact
  3 102 hp 4, Automatic 13.8 s 183 km Petrol 8.9 l
316i Compact Executive
  3 102 hp 5, Manual 12.3 s 188 km Petrol 7.7 l
316i Compact Executive
  3 102 hp 4, Automatic 13.8 s 183 km Petrol 8.9 l
BMW 3-series Compact 1994 - 1996
318ti Compact
  3 140 hp 5, Manual 9.9 s 209 km Petrol 8.3 l
318ti Compact
  3 140 hp 4, Automatic 11.2 s 202 km Petrol 8.5 l
 
 
 
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