BMW 3 Series Compact The Compact body of the BMW 3 Series, identified by code E36.
E36
Generation / body3 Series Sedan · E21 · 1975–1983 3 Series Sedan 2-Door · E30 · 1982– 3 Series Sedan 4-Door · E30 · 1983– 3 Series Convertible · E30 · 1986–1993 3 Series Touring · E30 · 1987–1994 3 Series Sedan · E36 · 1990–1998 3 Series Coupé · E36 · 1992– 3 Series Convertible · E36 · 1993–1999 3 Series Compact · E36 · 1994–2000 3 Series Touring · E36 · 1995–1999 3 Series Sedan · E46 · 1998–2005 3 Series Touring · E46 · 1999–2005 3 Series Coupé · E46 · 1999–2006 3 Series Convertible · E46 · 2000–2006 3 Series Compact · E46 · 2001–2004 3 Series Sedan · E90 · 2005– 3 Series Touring · E91 · 2005– 3 Series Coupé · E92 · 2006– 3 Series Convertible · E93 · 2007– 3 Series Sedan · F30 · 2012– 3 Series Touring · F31 · 2012– 3 Series Gran Turismo · F34 · 2013– 3 Series M3 Sedan · F80 · 2014– 3 Series Sedan · G20 · 2019– 3 Series Touring · G21 · 2019– 3 Series Sedan Long Wheelbase · G28 · 2019– 3 Series M3 Sedan · G80 · 2021– 3 Series M3 Touring · G81 · 2022– 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E21 · – 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E30 · – 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E36 · – 3 Series Sedan Long Wheelbase · F35 · – Model316g Compact 316i Compact 318tds Compact 318i Compact 323ti Compact Selected generation models, including overseas specifications
Vehicle details This entry distinguishes the E36 body and its principal powertrain and performance models. Model specifications describe the versions recorded in BMW's historical archive; figures without a specified market or revision do not apply to every model year.
Production years 1994–2000
Body Hatchback
Powertrain Diesel · Petrol 316g Compact
Development / body code E36
Engine layout Inline four-cylinder 