The BMW 3-serie (1991-1998) was offered with 25 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Petrol | 321 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.5 s | 11.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.0L Petrol | 286 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.0 s | 9.1 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 7.8 s | 10.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 7.3 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 231 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 233 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 224 km/h | 9.0 s | 10.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 8.0 s | 9.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 10.6 s | 10.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 211 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 10.4 s | 7.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 11.2 s | 8.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 10.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 116 hp | 222 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 12.8 s | 8.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 116 hp | 222 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 12.0 s | 7.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 115 hp | 168 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 12.3 s | 8.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 115 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 201 km/h | 11.3 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 12.8 s | 8.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 11.5 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 192 km/h | 14.2 s | 8.4 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 12.7 s | 7.7 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 189 km/h | 15.0 s | 8.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 13.1 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.7L Diesel | 90 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 14.4 s | 6.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
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.