BMW 3 Series Coupe E30
E30 coupe · 1984–1991 · 8 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30) (Germany) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30) (52862309981) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 17 M Technic II PL by Beemwej, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1989 Baur TC2 E30 325 - Rear view by Lewis Collard, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1989 Baur TC2 E30 325 - View into interior by Lewis Collard, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30) (Germany) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30) (52862309981) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 17 M Technic II PL by Beemwej, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Baur TC2 E30 325 - Rear view by Lewis Collard, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Baur TC2 E30 325 - View into interior by Lewis Collard, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | |||||||
| 318is MT · Coupe | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC | 134 | 127 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/25 (21) | $22,125 |
| 325is AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $26,700 |
| 325is MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $26,700 |
| 325iX AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/20 (18) | $32,200 |
| 325iX MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 15/22 (18) | $32,200 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| 325is AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $28,950 |
| 325is MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $28,950 |
| 325iX AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/20 (18) | $30,295 |
| 325iX MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 15/22 (18) | $30,295 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| 325is AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $29,295 |
| 325is MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $29,295 |
| 325iX AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/20 (18) | $30,295 |
| 325iX MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 15/21 (18) | $30,295 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| 325es AT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $24,075 |
| 325es MT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/24 (20) | $24,075 |
| 325is AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/21 (18) | $29,275 |
| 325is MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $29,275 |
| 325iX AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/21 (18) | $33,615 |
| 325iX MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 15/22 (18) | $33,615 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| 325es AT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (20) | $24,695 |
| 325es MT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (21) | $24,695 |
| 325is AT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/21 (18) | $27,625 |
| 325is MT · Coupe | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC | 168 | 164 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $27,625 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| 325es AT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (20) | $22,245 |
| 325es MT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (21) | $22,245 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| 318is AT · Coupe | 1.8L Inline-4 SOHC | 101 | — | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $16,725 |
| 318is MT · Coupe | 1.8L Inline-4 SOHC | 101 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/26 (23) | $16,725 |
| 325es AT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $21,265 |
| 325es MT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (21) | $21,265 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| 318is AT · Coupe | 1.8L Inline-4 SOHC | 101 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 21/24 (23) | $16,690 |
| 318is MT · Coupe | 1.8L Inline-4 SOHC | 101 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/27 (24) | $16,690 |
| 325es AT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (20) | $21,230 |
| 325es MT · Coupe | 2.7L Inline-6 SOHC (eta) | 121 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $21,230 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1989 | — | — |
| 1988 | — | — |
| 1987 | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1984 | — | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.