The BMW 3-serie (1983-1991) was offered with 26 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Petrol | 215 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 241 km/h | 6.7 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 200 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 6.7 s | 8.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 194 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 11.2 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 9.2 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.7 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 9.0 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 136 hp | 172 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.7L Petrol | 129 hp | 230 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 11.8 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.7L Petrol | 129 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.1 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 129 hp | 164 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 12.7 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 129 hp | 164 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 197 km/h | 10.6 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 125 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 12.0 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 125 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 196 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 105 hp | 145 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 13.1 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 105 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 11.2 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 102 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 14.1 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 102 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 14.1 s | 8.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 171 km/h | 14.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.2 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.