On this page you will find the top speed and number of horsepower for various engines installed in the BMW 3 Series.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 14 generations.
I also have a page with the fuel tank capacity in BMW 3 Series.
Here you can find how much different generations of BMW 3 Series weighs.
And here are the dimensions for different generations of the BMW 3 Series.
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BMW 3 Series Top Speed
Below you will find tables with information about the various engines that you can find in BMW 3 Series.
If you see something that is not correct, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page and I will correct it.
BMW 3 Series E21 Top Speed (1976 – 1979)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1976 and 1979.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316 E21 | Petrol | 90 hp | 160 km/h | 99 mph |
| BMW 318 E21 | Petrol | 98 hp | 165 km/h | 103 mph |
| BMW 320 E21 | Petrol | 109 hp | 170 km/h | 106 mph |
| BMW 320i E21 | Petrol | 125 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 323i E21 | Petrol | 143 hp | 190 km/h | 118 mph |
BMW 3 Series E21 Facelift Top Speed (1980 – 1983)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1980 and 1983.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316 E21 | Petrol | 90 hp | 160 km/h | 99 mph |
| BMW 318 E21 | Petrol | 98 hp | 165 km/h | 103 mph |
| BMW 320i E21 | Petrol | 101 hp | 171 km/h | 106 mph |
| BMW 320 E21 | Petrol | 122 hp | 181 km/h | 112 mph |
| BMW 323i E21 | Petrol | 143 hp | 190 km/h | 118 mph |
BMW 3 Series E30 Top Speed (1982 – 1985)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1982 and 1985.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i E30 | Petrol | 102 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 318i E30 | Petrol | 105 hp | 184 km/h | 114 mph |
| BMW 325e E30 | Petrol | 122 hp | 195 km/h | 121 mph |
| BMW 320i E30 | Petrol | 125 hp | 196 km/h | 122 mph |
| BMW 323i E30 | Petrol | 150 hp | 204 km/h | 127 mph |
BMW 3 Series E30 1st Facelift Top Speed (1986 – 1987)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1986 and 1987.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316s E30 | Petrol | 90 hp | 175 km/h | 109 mph |
| BMW 318i E30 | Petrol | 102 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 318i E30 | Petrol | 105 hp | 184 km/h | 114 mph |
| BMW 325e E30 | Petrol | 122 hp | 195 km/h | 121 mph |
| BMW 320i E30 | Petrol | 125 hp | 196 km/h | 122 mph |
| BMW 320i E30 | Petrol | 129 hp | 197 km/h | 122 mph |
| BMW 325i E30 | Petrol | 170 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 325ix E30 | Petrol | 170 hp | 217 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 325i E30 | Petrol | 171 hp | 217 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 325ix E30 | Petrol | 171 hp | 217 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW M3 E30 | Petrol | 195 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW M3 E30 | Petrol | 200 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 324d E30 | Diesel | 86 hp | 165 km/h | 103 mph |
BMW 3 Series E30 2nd Facelift Top Speed (1988 – 1994)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1988 and 1994.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i E30 | Petrol | 99 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 316i E30 | Petrol | 102 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 318i E30 | Petrol | 113 hp | 188 km/h | 117 mph |
| BMW 320i E30 | Petrol | 129 hp | 197 km/h | 122 mph |
| BMW 318is E30 | Petrol | 136 hp | 202 km/h | 126 mph |
| BMW 325i E30 | Petrol | 170 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 325ix E30 | Petrol | 170 hp | 212 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 320is E30 | Petrol | 192 hp | 231 km/h | 144 mph |
| BMW M3 E30 | Petrol | 195 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW M3 E30 | Petrol | 215 hp | 241 km/h | 150 mph |
| BMW M3 E30 | Petrol | 238 hp | 248 km/h | 154 mph |
| BMW 324td E30 | Diesel | 115 hp | 187 km/h | 116 mph |
BMW 3 Series E36 Top Speed (1990 – 1993)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1990 and 1993.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i E36 | Petrol | 99 hp | 191 km/h | 119 mph |
| BMW 318i E36 | Petrol | 113 hp | 198 km/h | 123 mph |
| BMW 318is E36 | Petrol | 140 hp | 213 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 320i E36 | Petrol | 150 hp | 214 km/h | 133 mph |
| BMW 325i E36 | Petrol | 192 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW M3 E36 | Petrol | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 325td E36 | Diesel | 115 hp | 198 km/h | 123 mph |
BMW 3 Series E36 Facelift Top Speed (1994 – 2001)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1994 and 2001.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i E36 | Petrol | 102 hp | 195 km/h | 121 mph |
| BMW 316i E36 | Petrol | 105 hp | 190 km/h | 118 mph |
| BMW 318i E36 | Petrol | 115 hp | 201 km/h | 125 mph |
| BMW 318ti E36 | Petrol | 140 hp | 213 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 318ti E36 | Petrol | 140 hp | 213 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 320i E36 | Petrol | 150 hp | 214 km/h | 133 mph |
| BMW 320i E36 | Petrol | 150 hp | 214 km/h | 133 mph |
| BMW 323ti E36 | Petrol | 170 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 325i E36 | Petrol | 192 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 328i E36 | Petrol | 193 hp | 236 km/h | 147 mph |
| BMW M3 E36 | Petrol | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 GT E36 | Petrol | 295 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 E36 | Petrol | 321 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 318tds E36 | Diesel | 90 hp | 182 km/h | 113 mph |
| BMW 325td E36 | Diesel | 115 hp | 198 km/h | 123 mph |
| BMW 325tds E36 | Diesel | 143 hp | 214 km/h | 133 mph |
BMW 3 Series E46 Top Speed (1998 – 2005)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 1998 and 2005.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i E46 | Petrol | 105 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| BMW 316ti E46 | Petrol | 116 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
| BMW 316ti E46 | Petrol | 116 hp | 201 km/h | 125 mph |
| BMW 318i E46 | Petrol | 118 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
| BMW 318ti E46 | Petrol | 143 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 318ti E46 | Petrol | 143 hp | 214 km/h | 133 mph |
| BMW 320i E46 | Petrol | 150 hp | 221 km/h | 137 mph |
| BMW 320i E46 | Petrol | 170 hp | 226 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 323i E46 | Petrol | 170 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 325ti E46 | Petrol | 192 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| BMW 325xi E46 | Petrol | 192 hp | 234 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 328i E46 | Petrol | 193 hp | 242 km/h | 150 mph |
| BMW 330i E46 | Petrol | 231 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xi E46 | Petrol | 231 hp | 247 km/h | 153 mph |
| BMW M3 E46 | Petrol | 343 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 318td E46 | Diesel | 116 hp | 202 km/h | 126 mph |
| BMW 320d E46 | Diesel | 136 hp | 207 km/h | 129 mph |
| BMW 320td E46 | Diesel | 150 hp | 219 km/h | 136 mph |
| BMW 330d E46 | Diesel | 184 hp | 227 km/h | 141 mph |
| BMW 330xd E46 | Diesel | 184 hp | 224 km/h | 139 mph |
BMW 3 Series E46 Facelift Top Speed (2002 – 2007)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2002 and 2007.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i E46 | Petrol | 105 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| BMW 316i E46 | Petrol | 116 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
| BMW 316i E46 | Petrol | 116 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
| BMW 318i E46 | Petrol | 143 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 318i E46 | Petrol | 143 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 318Ci E46 | Petrol | 150 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| BMW 320i E46 | Petrol | 170 hp | 226 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 325i E46 | Petrol | 192 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| BMW 325xi E46 | Petrol | 192 hp | 234 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 330i E46 | Petrol | 231 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xi E46 | Petrol | 231 hp | 247 km/h | 153 mph |
| BMW M3 E46 | Petrol | 343 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 CSL E46 | Petrol | 360 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 318d E46 | Diesel | 116 hp | 204 km/h | 127 mph |
| BMW 318d E46 | Diesel | 116 hp | 204 km/h | 127 mph |
| BMW 320d E46 | Diesel | 150 hp | 221 km/h | 137 mph |
| BMW 330d E46 | Diesel | 184 hp | 227 km/h | 141 mph |
| BMW 330xd E46 | Diesel | 184 hp | 224 km/h | 139 mph |
| BMW 330d E46 | Diesel | 204 hp | 242 km/h | 150 mph |
| BMW 330xd E46 | Diesel | 204 hp | 234 km/h | 145 mph |
BMW 3 Series E90 Top Speed (2005 – 2010)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2005 and 2010.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i E90 | Petrol | 129 hp | 208 km/h | 129 mph |
| BMW 318i E90 | Petrol | 143 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320i E90 | Petrol | 150 hp | 220 km/h | 137 mph |
| BMW 320i E90 | Petrol | 170 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 320si E90 | Petrol | 173 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 325i E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 247 km/h | 153 mph |
| BMW 325xi E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 245 km/h | 152 mph |
| BMW 325i E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 325i xDrive E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 246 km/h | 153 mph |
| BMW 328i E90 | Petrol | 233 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 330i E90 | Petrol | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xi E90 | Petrol | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330i E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xi E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330i E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xi E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335xi E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 E90 | Petrol | 420 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 318d E90 | Diesel | 122 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
| BMW 318d E90 | Diesel | 143 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 150 hp | 220 km/h | 137 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 163 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 163 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 177 hp | 232 km/h | 144 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive E90 | Diesel | 177 hp | 226 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 325d E90 | Diesel | 197 hp | 238 km/h | 148 mph |
| BMW 330d E90 | Diesel | 231 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330xd E90 | Diesel | 231 hp | 242 km/h | 150 mph |
| BMW 330d E90 | Diesel | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive E90 | Diesel | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335d E90 | Diesel | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
BMW 3 Series E90 LCI Top Speed (2009 – 2013)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2009 and 2013.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i E90 | Petrol | 143 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320i E90 | Petrol | 170 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 325i E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 325i xDrive E90 | Petrol | 218 hp | 246 km/h | 153 mph |
| BMW 328i E90 | Petrol | 233 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 330i E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330i xDrive E90 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i xDrive E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i xDrive E90 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 E90 | Petrol | 420 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 316d E90 | Diesel | 116 hp | 202 km/h | 126 mph |
| BMW 318d E90 | Diesel | 143 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition E90 | Diesel | 163 hp | 228 km/h | 142 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 177 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive E90 | Diesel | 177 hp | 224 km/h | 139 mph |
| BMW 320d E90 | Diesel | 184 hp | 237 km/h | 147 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive E90 | Diesel | 184 hp | 232 km/h | 144 mph |
| BMW 325d E90 | Diesel | 197 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 325d E90 | Diesel | 204 hp | 244 km/h | 152 mph |
| BMW 330d E90 | Diesel | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive E90 | Diesel | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335d E90 | Diesel | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
BMW 3 Series F30 Top Speed (2012 – 2016)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2012 and 2016.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316i F30 | Petrol | 136 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320i F30 | Petrol | 184 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 320i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 184 hp | 232 km/h | 144 mph |
| BMW 328i F30 | Petrol | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 328i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 245 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i F30 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 F30 | Petrol | 431 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 316d F30 | Diesel | 116 hp | 205 km/h | 127 mph |
| BMW 318d F30 | Diesel | 143 hp | 212 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 318d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 143 hp | 212 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 320d F30 | Diesel | 163 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 320d F30 | Diesel | 184 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 184 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 320d M Performance F30 | Diesel | 200 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive M Performance F30 | Diesel | 200 hp | 238 km/h | 148 mph |
| BMW 325d F30 | Diesel | 218 hp | 245 km/h | 152 mph |
| BMW 330d F30 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 313 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW ActiveHybrid F30 | Petrol | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
BMW 3 Series F30 LCI Top Speed (2015 – 2020)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2015 and 2020.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i F30 | Petrol | 136 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| BMW 320i F30 | Petrol | 184 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 320i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 184 hp | 232 km/h | 144 mph |
| BMW 330i F30 | Petrol | 252 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 252 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 340i F30 | Petrol | 326 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 340i xDrive F30 | Petrol | 326 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 F30 | Petrol | 431 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 Competition F30 | Petrol | 450 hp | 280 km/h | 174 mph |
| BMW M3 CS F30 | Petrol | 460 hp | 280 km/h | 174 mph |
| BMW 318d F30 | Diesel | 150 hp | 215 km/h | 134 mph |
| BMW 318d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 150 hp | 212 km/h | 132 mph |
| BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition F30 | Diesel | 163 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 320d F30 | Diesel | 190 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 190 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 330d F30 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 335d xDrive F30 | Diesel | 313 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330e F30 | Petrol | 252 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
BMW 3 Series G20 Top Speed (2019 – 2022)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in BMW 3 Series between the years 2019 and 2022.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 320i G20 | Petrol | 184 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| BMW 320i xDrive G20 | Petrol | 184 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 330i G20 | Petrol | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330i xDrive G20 | Petrol | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M340i xDrive G20 | Petrol | 374 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M3 Competition G20 | Petrol | 510 hp | 290 km/h | 180 mph |
| BMW M3 Competition xDrive G20 | Petrol | 510 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 318d G20 | Diesel | 150 hp | 226 km/h | 140 mph |
| BMW 320d G20 | Diesel | 190 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive G20 | Diesel | 190 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 330d G20 | Diesel | 265 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive G20 | Diesel | 265 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW 330e G20 | Petrol | 292 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 330e xDrive G20 | Petrol | 292 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| BMW 320d G20 | Diesel | 190 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| BMW 320d xDrive G20 | Diesel | 190 hp | 233 km/h | 145 mph |
| BMW 330d xDrive G20 | Diesel | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| BMW M340d xDrive G20 | Diesel | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |