BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) 320i (125 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 125 hp (92 kW) and 125 lb-ft (170 Nm), built 1982–1985, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) has 15 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power125 hp (92 kW)
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm)
0–62 mph10.4 s
Top speed122 mph (196 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version320i (125 hp) Automatic
Engine codeM20B20
Displacement2.0 L (1,990 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.5 qt (4.3 l)

Performance

Power125 hp (92 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.4 s
Top speed122 mph (196 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway27 mpg (8.6 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length170.1 in (4,321 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,641 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,379 mm)
Curb weight2,425 lb (1,100 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,395 lb (1,540 kg)
Cargo volume15.0 cu ft (425 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears5
Tires195/60 R14
WheelsR14

What to check on a BMW 3 Series with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
315 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
316 (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
318i (105 hp)Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
318i (105 hp) AutomaticGasoline105 hp (77 kW)
320i (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
323i (139 hp)Gasoline139 hp (102 kW)
316 (90 hp) AutomaticGasoline90 hp (66 kW)
323i (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
323i (150 hp) AutomaticGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
325e (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
325e (122 hp) AutomaticGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
325i (171 hp)Gasoline171 hp (126 kW)
325i (171 hp) AutomaticGasoline171 hp (126 kW)
318i (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
320i (129 hp)Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)
320i (129 hp) AutomaticGasoline129 hp (95 kW)
324d (86 hp)Diesel86 hp (63 kW)
324d (86 hp) AutomaticDiesel86 hp (63 kW)
325e (129 hp)Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)
325e (129 hp) AutomaticGasoline129 hp (95 kW)
325 iX (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
325 iX (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
325 iX (171 hp)Gasoline171 hp (126 kW)
325i (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
325i (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
316i (100 hp)Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
316i (100 hp) AutomaticGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
316i (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
316i (102 hp) AutomaticGasoline102 hp (75 kW)
318i (113 hp)Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)
318i (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
324 td (115 hp)Diesel115 hp (85 kW)
324 td (115 hp) AutomaticDiesel115 hp (85 kW)
316i (99 hp)Gasoline99 hp (73 kW)
316i (99 hp) AutomaticGasoline99 hp (73 kW)
318 is (136 hp)Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)

← All BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) engines

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