BMW 320i (E30)
BMW 3 series 1983 2.0 petrol description
Sedan BMW 320i has been produced from October, 1985 to September, 1987. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 129 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 174 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.
BMW 320i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 320i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 320i fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 320i technical data
Model: | BMW 320i | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1985. October ... 1987. September | ||
Engine: | 1990 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 129 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 174 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 197 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.32m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.38m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 425 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1570 kg |
BMW 320i engine M10B20
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1990 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 80 mm |
Compression ratio | 8.1 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Carburettor or injector |
BMW 320i oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts) |
Power | 100 - 130 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 - 177 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1962 |
Duration of production | 25 years |
Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija |
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All BMW 3 series sedan [1983 - 1991] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 | 1.6 Petrol | 99 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 | 1.6 Petrol | 99 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 316
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 316
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 | 1.8 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 | 1.8 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 105 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 | 1.8 Petrol | 105 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 324d
Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.4 Diesel | 86 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 | 2.4 Diesel | 86 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 324td
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 324td
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i
Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325iX 4x4
Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |