BMW 316
6 generations · 1975–2019The BMW 316 has been built in 6 generations between 1975 and 2019. On the European used-car market it costs €8,946 on average across 66 listings — from €3,093 for the E46 to €13,800 for the E30.
BMW 316 generations
F302012–2019Sixth generation (316i/316d)Average used price€13,21633 listings- Power
- 116–209 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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E902005–2012Fifth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 116–122 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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E461998–2005Fourth generationAverage used price€3,09326 listings- Power
- 102–116 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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E361991–1998Third generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 98–306 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Hatchback
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E301982–1991Second generationAverage used price€13,8003 listings- Power
- 68–439 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Convertible
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E211975–1982First generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 65–283 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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How the BMW 316 generations differ
| Generation | F30 | E90 | E46 | E36 | E30 | E21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2012–2019 | 2005–2012 | 1998–2005 | 1991–1998 | 1982–1991 | 1975–1982 |
| Average used price | €13,216 | — | €3,093 | — | €13,800 | — |
| Typical price range | €9,245 – €15,863 | — | €1,870 – €4,357 | — | €13,800 – €13,800 | — |
| Average mileage | 115,118 km | — | 154,613 km | — | 141,517 km | — |
| Listings | 33 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Power | 116–209 HP | 116–122 HP | 102–116 HP | 98–306 HP | 68–439 HP | 65–283 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · Electric · LPG · Diesel | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic 50% · Manual 50% | Manual 100% | Manual 100% | — | — | — |
| Body styles | Saloon · Estate | Saloon · Estate | Saloon · Estate | Saloon · Hatchback | Saloon · Convertible | Saloon |
| Length × width | 4.62 × 1.81 m | 4.51 × 1.81 m | 3.09 × 1.22 m | 4.21 × 1.70 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.81 m | 2.76 m | 2.72 m | 2.68 m | 2.57 m | 2.58 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,527 kg | 1,489 kg | 1,363 kg | 1,240 kg | 1,120 kg | 1,123 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 136 g/km | 148 g/km | 175 g/km | 159 g/km | 170 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €42,650 | €39,860 | €45,041 | — | — | — |
| Facelift | 2015 | 2008 | — | — | 1987 | — |
| NL registrations | 3,346 | 102 | 125 | 954 | 1,538 | 171 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which BMW 316 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | €15,863 | 94,173 km | 6 |
| 2014 | €13,558 | 103,585 km | 12 |
| 2013 | €12,289 | 117,853 km | 13 |
| 2012 | €9,245 | 229,369 km | 2 |
| 2011 | €11,498 | 103,900 km | 2 |
| 2004 | €1,907 | 150,771 km | 7 |
| 2003 | €1,870 | 190,215 km | 4 |
| 2002 | €4,357 | 146,535 km | 5 |
| 2001 | €3,659 | 178,359 km | 3 |
| 2000 | €4,195 | 135,500 km | 2 |
| 1999 | €3,687 | 132,986 km | 5 |
| 1997 | €4,750 | 88,540 km | 2 |
| 1990 | €13,800 | 141,517 km | 3 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).