The BMW 3-serie Compact (1994-2000) was offered with 11 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.6 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 7.8 s | 9.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 209 km/h | 9.9 s | 7.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 140 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 11.2 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 140 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 209 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Petrol | 105 hp | 165 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 13.3 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 105 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.9 s | 7.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 183 km/h | 13.8 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 12.3 s | 7.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.7L Diesel | 90 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.9 s | 6.4 l/100km | 2 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.