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BMW M3 E30 or BMW Serija 3 E30?

1986–1991 vs 1982–1994 · Coupe/Convertible vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

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BMW M3 E301986–1991 · 6 engines · Standard, Evolution, Evolution II, Sport EvolutionSpecifications →Listings →
BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994 · 12 engines · Base, Design Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M3 E301986–1991no listings
BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length4,345 mmLength4,325 mm
Width1,680 mmWidth1,645 mm
Height1,370 mmHeight1,380 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,565 mmWheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance135 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume300 l–400 lTrunk volume400 l–425 l
Curb weight1,165 kg–1,300 kgCurb weight1,080 kg–1,320 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank55 l–64 l
Engines
Production years1986–1991Production years1982–1994
Body typeCoupe, ConvertibleBody typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines6Number of engines12
Power143–175 kW (194–238 hp)Power63–125 kW (86–170 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–2.5Displacement (l)1.6–2.7
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 2.3 Evolution IILowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 324d
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.5 Sport EvolutionBest 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 325i
Top speed248 km/hTop speed215 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim24 · StandardItems in the base trim9 · Base
Items in the top trim26 · EvolutionItems in the top trim20 · M Technic
Equipment · Comfort6 · 2
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 1
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Body Kit✓Body Kit—
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E30 or BMW Serija 3 E30?

Length: BMW M3 E30 4,345 mm, BMW Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,565 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 400 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E30 or BMW Serija 3 E30?

The most frugal BMW M3 E30 uses 7.8 l/100 km (2.3 Evolution II); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E30 6.8 l/100 km (324d).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E30 or BMW Serija 3 E30?

The strongest BMW M3 E30 makes 175 kW (238 hp) (2.5 Sport Evolution); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E30 125 kW (170 hp) (325i).

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