BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) (1982–1991)
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) was offered with 37 engine versions (33 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 75 to 171 hp, built 1982–1991.
EnlargeProduction years1982–1991
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length170.1 in (4,321 mm) – 170.3 in (4,325 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,641 mm) – 65.4 in (1,660 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,379 mm) – 53.5 in (1,360 mm)
Cargo volume15.0 cu ft (425 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 16.4 gal (62 l)
All BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 (75 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) | 14 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316 (90 hp) | 1982–1987 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 14 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (105 hp) | 1982–1987 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11.2 s | 114 mph (184 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (105 hp) Automatic | 1982–1987 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11.2 s | 114 mph (184 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (125 hp) | 1982–1985 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.4 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (125 hp) Automatic | 1982–1985 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.4 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (139 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 139 hp (102 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9.2 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316 (90 hp) Automatic | 1983–1987 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 323i (150 hp) | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (150 hp) Automatic | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325e (122 hp) | 1983–1988 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.1 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325e (122 hp) Automatic | 1983–1988 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 325i (171 hp) | 1983–1989 | Gasoline | 171 hp (126 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | 8.3 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325i (171 hp) Automatic | 1983–1989 | Gasoline | 171 hp (126 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | 9.9 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (102 hp) | 1984–1988 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 320i (129 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 121 lb-ft (164 Nm) | 10.6 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (129 hp) Automatic | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 121 lb-ft (164 Nm) | 12.3 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 324d (86 hp) | 1985–1991 | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 16.1 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 324d (86 hp) Automatic | 1985–1991 | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 18.5 s | 98 mph (158 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325e (129 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.1 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325e (129 hp) Automatic | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.1 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325 iX (170 hp) | 1986–1991 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 9.2 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 325 iX (170 hp) Automatic | 1986–1991 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 11.2 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 325 iX (171 hp) | 1986–1987 | Gasoline | 171 hp (126 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 325i (170 hp) | 1986–1991 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 8.3 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 325i (170 hp) Automatic | 1986–1991 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 9.9 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (100 hp) | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) | 12.1 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (100 hp) Automatic | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) | 14.1 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (102 hp) | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 12.1 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (102 hp) Automatic | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 12.1 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (113 hp) | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 113 hp (83 kW) | 119 lb-ft (162 Nm) | 10.8 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (115 hp) | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | Rear-wheel drive | ||||
| 324 td (115 hp) | 1987–1991 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 11.9 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 324 td (115 hp) Automatic | 1987–1991 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | 12.8 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (99 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 99 hp (73 kW) | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 316i (99 hp) Automatic | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 99 hp (73 kW) | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 318 is (136 hp) | 1989–1991 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 9.9 s | 126 mph (202 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.