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BMW 318i

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The 318i badge was used on 2 generations of the BMW 3 Series, and meant something different on each. Find the generation first.

  1. E30 1984–1991

    Sold as
    318i (1984–1991)1
    Engines
    1.8L four-cylinder (M10) (1984–1985)1,2, 1.8L four-cylinder (M42) (1991)1
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive1,3
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the E30 →

  2. E36 1992–1998

    Sold as
    318i (1992–1998)4
    Engines
    1.8L four-cylinder (M42) (1992–1995)4,5, 1.9L four-cylinder (M44) (1996–1999)4,6
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive4,7
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the E36 →

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (E30)
  2. BMWBlog E30 buyer's guide
  3. Edmunds 1990 review
  4. Wikipedia (E36)
  5. Edmunds 1995 review
  6. Edmunds 1996 review
  7. Edmunds 1992 review