The E36 has an oblique ascending front, which is no longer in older BMW Types forward to survive. This was a major step forward in the area of pedestrian protection achieved. In the case of accidents involving pedestrians have it now rather than the hood "to roll" and were no longer - as in the past often - from the front section above seriously injured. The double headlights were now behind a glass cover and the rear was later withdrawn. The instrument panel was rounded and delicate design than the Vormodell E30.