Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan · 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)
1994 BMW 318i Sedan
BMW's preserved 1994 U.S. service roster identifies the 318i as a distinct E36 body-and-engine configuration.

Photo: “1994 BMW 318is (E36) coupe” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- 318i
- Body style
- Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
- Engine
- 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic
Sedan, coupe, and convertible body parts are not interchangeable; standalone option packages are not separate configurations.
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current carBMW 318i Sedan | 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan |
| BMW 318is Coupe | 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe |
| BMW 325i Sedan | 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan |
| BMW 325is Coupe | 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe |
| BMW 325i Convertible | 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible |
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1994 BMW 318i Sedan. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 1
- Scheduled topics
- 0
- Applicability stated
- 1
- Exact references
- 1
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Engine air filter
Exact reference available
1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp) — K&N 33-2059
K&N 33-2059
Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N — BMW 318i/318ti replacement air-filter catalog · 1994 BMW 318i/318is/318ti 1.8L/1.9L gasoline — 33-2059 · checked
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- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2059
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
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Catalog: K&N — BMW 318i/318ti replacement air-filter catalog · 1994 BMW 318i/318is/318ti 1.8L/1.9L gasoline — 33-2059 · checked
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1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp) — K&N 33-2059
K&N 33-2059
Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N — BMW 318i/318ti replacement air-filter catalog · 1994 BMW 318i/318is/318ti 1.8L/1.9L gasoline — 33-2059 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2059
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
Catalog: K&N — BMW 318i/318ti replacement air-filter catalog · 1994 BMW 318i/318is/318ti 1.8L/1.9L gasoline — 33-2059 · checked
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