El BMW 3-serie (1983-1991) se ofreció con 26 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Gasolina | 215 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 241 km/h | 6.7 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 200 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 6.7 s | 8.3 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 194 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 11.2 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 9.2 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 170 hp | 222 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.7 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.7 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 9.0 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 136 hp | 172 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.7L Gasolina | 129 hp | 230 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 11.8 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.7L Gasolina | 129 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.1 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 129 hp | 164 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 12.7 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 129 hp | 164 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 197 km/h | 10.6 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 125 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 12.0 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 125 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 196 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 113 hp | 162 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 105 hp | 145 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 13.1 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 105 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 11.2 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 102 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 14.1 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 102 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 14.1 s | 8.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 99 hp | 141 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 171 km/h | 14.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.2 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.