BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) (1987–1994)

The BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) was offered with 14 engine versions (12 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 99 to 170 hp, built 1987–1994.

BMW 3 Series (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1987–1994
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length170.1 in (4,321 mm) – 170.3 in (4,325 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,641 mm) – 64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,379 mm) – 54.3 in (1,380 mm)
Cargo volume13.1 cu ft (371 l) – 13.1 cu ft (370 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l) – 14.5 gal (55 l)

All BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
316i (102 hp)1987–1988Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
316i (102 hp) Automatic1987–1988Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
325i (170 hp)1987–1993Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)8.8 s133 mph (214 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325i (170 hp) Automatic1987–1993Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)10.5 s132 mph (212 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
316i (99 hp)1988–1994Gasoline99 hp (73 kW)104 lb-ft (141 Nm)13.9 s111 mph (179 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
316i (99 hp) Automatic1988–1994Gasoline99 hp (73 kW)104 lb-ft (141 Nm)15.7 s109 mph (175 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (129 hp)1988–1991Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)11.5 s122 mph (196 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (129 hp) Automatic1988–1991Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)13.2 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
324 td (115 hp)1988–1993Diesel115 hp (85 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)12.3 s116 mph (187 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
324 td (115 hp) Automatic1988–1993Diesel115 hp (85 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)13.3 s113 mph (182 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325 Xi (170 hp)1988–1993Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)9.7 s129 mph (208 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
325 Xi (170 hp) Automatic1988–1993Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)11.7 s128 mph (206 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
318i (113 hp)1989–1994Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)11.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
318i (113 hp) Automatic1989–1994Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)13 s116 mph (186 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.

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