BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 4MT RWD (98 HP)
BMW 3 Series (E21) · 1975 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 4MT RWD (98 HP) produces 98 hp and 142 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds and reaches 166 km/h.
- Power
- 98 hp
- Torque
- 142 Nm
- 0–100
- 11.9 s
- Top speed
- 166 km/h
Engine
| Power | 98 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 72 kW |
| Torque | 142 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,766 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 166 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 11.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
|---|
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,359 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Cargo volume | 459 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,020 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,440 kg |
| Tyre size | 185/70 Hr13 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 4MT RWD (98 HP) compared with 435 trims of other cars from the 1972–1978 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 98 hp | 129 hp |
better than 38%
|
| Torque | 142 Nm | 191 Nm |
better than 37%
|
| Top speed | 166 km/h | 180 km/h |
better than 35%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 11.9 s | 12.7 s |
better than 49%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
better than 51%
|
| Cargo volume | 459 l | 409 l |
better than 72%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,020 kg | 1,207 kg |
better than 72%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series (E21)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 4MT RWD (75 HP) | Petrol | 75 hp | 110 Nm | 14.8 s | 154 km/h | 8.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 316 4MT RWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 125 Nm | 13.8 s | 160 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 318 3AT RWD (98 HP) | Petrol | 98 hp | 142 Nm | 13.0 s | 159 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 318i 3AT RWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 145 Nm | 13.2 s | 166 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 318i 4MT RWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 145 Nm | 11.5 s | 171 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 320 3AT RWD (122 HP) | Petrol | 122 hp | 160 Nm | 12.4 s | 175 km/h | 12.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 320 4MT RWD (122 HP) | Petrol | 122 hp | 160 Nm | 10.7 s | 181 km/h | 9.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 320i 3AT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 172 Nm | 11.1 s | 175 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 320i 4MT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 172 Nm | 9.9 s | 182 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | — | |
| 323i 3AT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 190 Nm | 10.7 s | 185 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 323i 4MT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 190 Nm | 9.5 s | 190 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | — |