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BMW 3 Series Touring

1988 – 1993 Touring · Estate / wagon Germany

The BMW 3 Series Touring is a estate built from 1988 to 1993. In total, 12 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 99 to 170 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive. It was also available as coupé, sedan and convertible.

BMW 3 Series Touring 3 / 4
Body styleTouring · Estate / wagon
Production1988 – 1993
Variants12
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power99 – 170 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 – 15.7 s
Top speed175 – 214 km/h
Fuel economy7.0 – 12.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
73 KW @ 5500 RPM99 HP @ 5500 RPM98 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
104 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM141 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2624 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3682 lbs (1670 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
73 KW @ 5500 RPM99 HP @ 5500 RPM98 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
104 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM141 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3704 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2443 cm3 (149 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
163 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM221 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2443 cm3 (149 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
163 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM221 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1990 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3814 lbs (1730 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1990 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
196/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3902 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
196/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2799.9 lbs (1270 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3858 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
196/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
196/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Length4,321 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm
Curb weight1,170 – 1,370 kg
Torque141 – 222 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.