BMW 3-series (1979 - 1984)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
BMW 3-series
Generation
E21
Production years
1979 - 1984
Doors
2
2
Model
315
  • bmw LogoBMW 3er-Reihe (This) 315

Dimensions

Length
4355 mm
4,029.0
Avg
4,355.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2563 mm
2,563.0
Avg
2,570.0
Higher is better
Width
1610 mm
1,610.0
Avg
1,805.0
Higher is better
Height
1380 mm
1,380.0
Avg
1,697.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
404 l
335.0
Avg
404.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 6
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
154 - 190 km/h
154.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
110 - 190 Nm
110.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
55 - 105 kW
55.0
Avg
88.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1573 - 2315 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,573.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14 s
9.0
Avg
13.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
58 l
40.0
Avg
58.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1020 - 1130 kg
1,020.0
Avg
1,320.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
75 kg
60.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1000 - 1200 kg
  • jeep LogoJeep Renegade 1250 kg
    1,250.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 3er-Reihe (This) 1000 - 1200 kg
1,000.0
Avg
1,250.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
500 kg
500.0
Avg
600.0
Higher is better

Engines (3-series)

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Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
315
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,573 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
154 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
110 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
316
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,573 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
160 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
123 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
316
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
163 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
125 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
316 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
158 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
125 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318
Engine & Power
Power
72 kW / 98 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
165 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
142 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
318 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
72 kW / 98 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
160 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
142 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
318i
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
171 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
145 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
318i -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
166 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
145 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
320
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
181 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
320 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
176 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Premium Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
323i
Engine & Power
Power
105 kW / 143 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,315 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
190 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
323i -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
105 kW / 143 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,315 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
190 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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BMW 3-series generations

Body type
3er-Reihe E21
1975 - 1979
Length4355 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2563 mm
Length4355 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe E21 (1. Facelift)
1979 - 1984
Length4355 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2563 mm
Length4355 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe E30
1982 - 1987
Length4325 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2570 mm
Length4325 mm (-30 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe E30 (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1991
Length4325 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2570 mm
Length4325 mm
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E36
1990 - 2000
Length4210 mm
Height1393 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4210 mm (-115 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe E46
1998 - 2003
Length4471 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4471 mm (+261 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2006
Length4478 mm
Height1409 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4478 mm (+7 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93
2005 - 2010
Length4520 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4520 mm (+42 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2014
Length4531 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4531 mm (+11 mm)
Body type
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80
2012 - 2016
Length4624 mm
Height1429 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4624 mm (+93 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2020
Length4633 mm
Height1429 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4633 mm (+9 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80
2019 - 2022
Length4709 mm
Height1435 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4709 mm (+76 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift)
2022 - 2024
Length4713 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4713 mm (+4 mm)
3er-Reihe 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4713 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4713 mm
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1916
1916
BMW founded
1975
1975
E21 was introduced.
1979
1979
E21 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E21.
1982
1982
E30 was introduced.
1984
1984
E30 was introduced.
1987
1987
E30 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E30.
1990
1990
3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.
1991
1991
3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.
1998
1998
E46 was introduced.
2000
2000
3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.
2003
2003
3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.
2005
2005
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2006
2006
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2008
2008
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2010
2010
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
2012
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.
2014
2014
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.
2015
2015
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2016
2016
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2019
2019
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.
2020
2020
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.
2022
2022
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80.
2024
2024
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift).

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