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Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 1988-1993 40 Photos
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The second generation of the 3-Series was launched in 1982 but it wasn't until the car's mid-life cycle refresh until the station-wagon was launched. It was the first 3-Series that had the Touring name.

The station-wagon mania started in the mid-'80s and the premium manufacturers didn't offer that kind of bodywork on the compact-sized vehicles. While Mercedes-Benz and Audi already had station-wagons in its lineup, BMW didn't have anything to offer in that segment.

The 3-Series touring was the same car from the grille to the B-pillars, but after that, it was changed with a longer roof, different rear quarter panels, and the addition of the D-pillars. The C-pillars were slimmer than those from the sedan. The tailgate featured an innovative system with the window opening independently from the rest of the tailgate, or together with it.

Inside, there was no difference in headroom between the sedan and the touring since the sedan already featured a long roof. The rear seats featured a folding seatback to extend the trunk space. It also kept the go-through folding panel to allow ski-transport.

The 3-Series Touring was offered with 4 and 6 cylinders engines, both gasoline and diesel. The introduction of the all-wheel-drive system for the 325 iX version was also introduced for the station-wagon.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
  10 gasoline engines
  • 316i 4AT (99 HP)
  • 316i 5MT (99 HP)
  • 318i 4AT (113 HP)
  • 318i 5MT (113 HP)
  • 320i 4AT (129 HP)
  • 320i 5MT (129 HP)
  • 325i 4AT (170 HP)
  • 325i 5MT (170 HP)
  • 325ix 4AT (170 HP)
  • 325ix 5MT (170 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 324td 4AT (116 HP)
  • 324td 5MT (116 HP)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
316i 4AT (99 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 316i 4AT (99 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1596 cm3
Power:73 KW @ 5500 RPM
99 HP @ 5500 RPM
98 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:104 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
141 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
316i 5MT (99 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 316i 5MT (99 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1596 cm3
Power:73 KW @ 5500 RPM
99 HP @ 5500 RPM
98 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:104 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
141 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
318i 4AT (113 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 318i 4AT (113 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:83 KW @ 5500 RPM
113 HP @ 5500 RPM
111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
318i 5MT (113 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 318i 5MT (113 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:83 KW @ 5500 RPM
113 HP @ 5500 RPM
111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
320i 4AT (129 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320i 4AT (129 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:95 KW @ 6000 RPM
129 HP @ 6000 RPM
127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
320i 5MT (129 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320i 5MT (129 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:95 KW @ 6000 RPM
129 HP @ 6000 RPM
127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
325i 4AT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325i 4AT (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5800 RPM
170 HP @ 5800 RPM
168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
325i 5MT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325i 5MT (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5800 RPM
170 HP @ 5800 RPM
168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
325ix 4AT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325ix 4AT (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5800 RPM
170 HP @ 5800 RPM
168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
325ix 5MT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325ix 5MT (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5800 RPM
170 HP @ 5800 RPM
168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
324td 4AT (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 324td 4AT (116 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2443 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4800 RPM
116 HP @ 4800 RPM
114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
221 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
324td 5MT (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 324td 5MT (116 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2443 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4800 RPM
116 HP @ 4800 RPM
114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
221 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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
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