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BMW BMW 3 Series (E46) 328i 1998 - 2002

BMW 3 Series (E46) (1998 - 2002) ⌖
BMW 3 Series (E46) (1998 - 2002) Description & History

BMW introduced its fourth generation 3 Series in 1998. Based on an entirely new E46 automobile platform, this entry-level luxury car featured several exterior & interior changes and received some new or updated engines. Initially available only in a sedan body configuration, the 3 Series came with a choice of five versions - 318i, 320i, 323i, 328i and the 320d diesel - and received an optional steptronic transmission a year later. In 2000, BMW introduced the new M54 powerplants and replaced the 328i with the new 330 variant (3.0L) featuring some cosmetic updates and redesigned exhaust system. Model's last update before its 2002 facelift happened also in 2000, with BMW developing a high-performance M3 model based on the 3 Series chassis and bodywork.
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Technical Specifications engines

BMW 3 Series (E46) 328i (1998 - 2002) dimensions, ground clearance, fuel, acceleration

general

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM
193 HP @ 5500 RPM
190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Petrol
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km

performance

Top Speed
149.1 mph OR 240 km/h
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

fuel consumption

City
18.8 mpg US OR 12.5 L/100Km
Highway
33.6 mpg US OR 7 L/100Km
Combined
25.8 mpg US OR 9.1 L/100Km

transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

tires

Tire Size
205/55 WR16

dimensions

Length
176 in OR 4470 mm
Width
68.5 in OR 1740 mm
Height
55.7 in OR 1415 mm
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.8 in OR 1,481/1,494 mm
Wheelbase
107.3 in OR 2725 mm
Ground Clearance
5.1 in OR 130 mm
Cargo Volume
15.5 cuFT OR 439 L
Cd
0.31

weight

Unladen Weight
3075.5 lbs OR 1395 kg
Gross Weight Limit
4177.8 lbs OR 1895 kg