BMW Serija 3 E21
1975–1983
- Power
- 75–143hp
- 55–105 kW
- Fuel use
- from 8.1l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9–14.5s
- Engine
- 1.6–2.3l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions6
315Manual · Rear-wheel · 8.1 l/100 km · 14.5 s1981–198375hp55 kW
- Max power
- 75 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.5 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1981–1983
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,573 cm³
- Max power
- 55 kW · 75 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.1 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.5 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,010 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
316Manual · Rear-wheel · 8.3 l/100 km · 12.5 s90hp66 kW
- Max power
- 90 hp
- Max torque
- 140 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 167 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1975–1982
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,766 cm³
- Max power
- 66 kW · 90 hp · at 5500 rpm
- Max torque
- 140 N·m · at 3000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.3
- Bore × stroke
- 89 × 71 mm
- Engine code
- M10B18
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.3 l/100 km
- City
- 11.6 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 167 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,040 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,470 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,387 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,399 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
318Manual · Rear-wheel · 8.9 l/100 km · 11.9 s98hp72 kW
- Max power
- 98 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.9 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1975–1980
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,766 cm³
- Max power
- 72 kW · 98 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.9 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.9 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,050 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
318iManual · Rear-wheel · 8.6 l/100 km · 11.1 s1979–1982105hp77 kW
- Max power
- 105 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1982
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,766 cm³
- Max power
- 77 kW · 105 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,060 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
320/6Manual · Rear-wheel · 9.6 l/100 km · 10 s1977–1982122hp90 kW
- Max power
- 122 hp
- Max torque
- 160 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 10 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1977–1982
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cm³
- Max power
- 90 kW · 122 hp · at 6000 rpm
- Max torque
- 160 N·m · at 4000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 9.2
- Bore × stroke
- 80 × 66 mm
- Engine code
- M20B20
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.6 l/100 km
- City
- 13.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.7 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,180 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,550 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 185/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,387 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,399 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
323iManual · Rear-wheel · 10.2 l/100 km · 8.9 s1978–1982143hp105 kW
- Max power
- 143 hp
- Max torque
- 190 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1978–1982
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,315 cm³
- Max power
- 105 kW · 143 hp · at 6000 rpm
- Max torque
- 190 N·m · at 4500 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Bore × stroke
- 80 × 76.8 mm
- Engine code
- M20B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10.2 l/100 km
- City
- 14 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,180 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,570 kg
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 185/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,387 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,399 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Trim levels2
Base1975–198313features
Comfort
Power Steering
Interior
Rear Armrest, Tinted Windows, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio Preparation
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Steel Wheels
S-Paket1975–198320features
Comfort
Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Tinted Windows, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Body Kit, Decorative Moldings, Full-size spare wheel, R14 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
Dimensions and weight
Sedan

- Length
- 4,355 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,380 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,563 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Trunk volume
- 425 l
- Fuel tank
- 58 l
- Curb weight
- 1,010–1,180 kg
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About the Serija 3 E21
BMW Serija 3 E21: 6 engines from 315 · 55 kW (75 hp) to 323i · 105 kW (143 hp), fuel consumption from 8.1 l/100 km, trim levels Base, S-Paket. Used BMW Serija 3 E21 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the BMW Serija 3 E21 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 8.1 to 10.2 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 315 at 8.1 l/100 km.
Which engines does the BMW Serija 3 E21 come with?
6 engines are available: 315 · 55 kW (75 hp), 316 · 66 kW (90 hp), 318 · 72 kW (98 hp), 318i · 77 kW (105 hp), 320/6 · 90 kW (122 hp), 323i · 105 kW (143 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
323i: 105 kW (143 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW Serija 3 E21?
Length 4355 mm, width 1610 mm, height 1380 mm, wheelbase 2563 mm.