BMW 3-Series 3.0 3-door hatchback Europe 318tds MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.7 l |
| Power | 90 hp |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Clearance | 130 mm |
| Trunk volume | 326 l |
| Front tires | 205/60 R15 |
| Rear tires | 205/60 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 1995 — September 2000 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 1,665 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 14.20 With |
| Maximum speed | 182 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 130 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 3 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,209 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,700 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,389 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Front track width | 1,420 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,420 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,280 kg |
| Specific gravity | 14.22 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 65 l |
| Trunk volume | 326 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Diesel fuel |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | Turbine |
| Maximum power | 90 hp |
| Maximum power | 66 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,400 |
| Maximum torque | 190.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 19.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Supercharger type | Turbine |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Tires
| Front wheels | 205/60 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 205/60 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |