Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW refreshed the 3-Series Coupe in 2003 and brought significant changes to the car's exterior and on the technical platform.
For several years, BMW was the only important producer of a compact-segment coupe on the market. Mercedes-Benz was not focused on that area, and Audi was far behind. But BMW had a long tradition for the 3-Series coupe and had to keep it running.
On the exterior, the car received a new front fascia. Instead of the double-curved lower side, they featured only one and a straight, horizontal line. The apron was available either with an M-pack or standard, with a less-aggressive look. At the back, the car received a new, restyled bumper.
Inside, the carmaker installed a new steering wheel. On the center stack, BMW introduced an infotainment unit that included the navigation system as well. Depending on the trim levels and options, the carmaker offered power-seats.
Under the hood, BMW removed the two-liter inline-six engine. It was sad news for the 3-Series fans since all its predecessor featured one ever since the first generation of the 3-series. But they could choose from a 2.0-liter inline-four or a 2.2-liter inline-six instead. The 2003 BMW 3-Series was the last generation that used naturally aspirated gasoline engines. Unlike its four-door sibling, the coupe was available as a rear-wheel-drive only.
ENGINE SPECS - 318Ci 5AT RWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 6000 RPM 143 HP @ 6000 RPM 141 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 200 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 6000 RPM 143 HP @ 6000 RPM 141 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 200 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910.6 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2171 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6100 RPM 170 HP @ 6100 RPM 168 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 210 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2171 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6100 RPM 170 HP @ 6100 RPM 168 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 210 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140.4 mph (226 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351.6 lbs (1520 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4454.1 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 325Ci 5AT RWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 245 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R17 91W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 325Ci 5MT RWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 245 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R17 91W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 330Ci 5AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 153 mph (246 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 330Ci 6MT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153.2 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255.7 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 218 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 320Cd 5AT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 330 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 82 mph (132 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 320Cd 6MT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 330 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.3 mph (221 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4222 lbs (1915 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 153 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 330Cd 5AT RWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 4000 RPM 204 HP @ 4000 RPM 201 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 302 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 410 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4530 lbs (2055 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 330Cd 6MT RWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 4000 RPM 204 HP @ 4000 RPM 201 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 302 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 410 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150.4 mph (242 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 93 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.7 in (4488 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |