BMW 3 Series (E21) (1975–1984)
The BMW 3 Series (E21) was offered with 13 gasoline engine versions, from 75 to 143 hp, built 1975–1984.
EnlargeProduction years1975–1984
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length171.5 in (4,355 mm)
Width63.4 in (1,610 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,380 mm)
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft (404 l)
Fuel tank15.3 gal (58 l)
All BMW 3 Series (E21) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 (90 hp) | 1975–1980 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 12.5 s | 104 mph (167 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| 318 (98 hp) | 1975–1980 | Gasoline | 98 hp (72 kW) | 11.9 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| 320 (109 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 11.2 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (125 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 9.9 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (125 hp) Automatic | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 320 (122 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 10 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320 (122 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 323i (143 hp) | 1978–1982 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.5 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (143 hp) Automatic | 1978–1982 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 318i (105 hp) | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11.5 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (105 hp) Automatic | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 316 (90 hp) | 1980–1982 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 91 lb-ft (123 Nm) | 13.8 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 315 (75 hp) | 1981–1984 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) | 14.8 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.