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Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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After three generations of the 3-Series, in 1998, BMW introduced the fourth generation. It wasn't the big visual leap between the second and the third generation, but it was an important technical evolution.

The design of the new generation E46 started in 1993 just three years after the previous generation was introduced to the market. In November 1997, BMW send the press release for their new vehicle and, in April 1998, it started the sales and deliveries.

The new design featured clear headlights cover over the lamps and a downward shaped turn-signal on the corners. The hood comprised the “BMW-kidney” grille design. To cool the engine, the bigger grilles were on the lower side of the bumper, under the foglights. The flared wheel-arches were no longer reserved for top-spec models, but for the entire range of the car.

Inside, the car featured all the important information for the driver. The instrument cluster featured the five standard dials in most of the 3-Series since the introduction of the E30: coolant temperature, speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and, on the lower part of the rev-counter, the instant fuel dial. The dashboard was no longer that much tilted toward the driver so the passenger could enjoy or adjust easier the audio controls.

The technical modifications of the E46 were important. It was the first 3-Series that offered engines with more than 100 hp even on the base engine. The E46 also marked the return of the all-wheel-drive system, which was used on the E30 but lost on the E36 generation. It also saw the introduction of a new, 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine. The car was available with 5- or 6-speed manual transmission and 4- and 5-speed automatic.

BMW 3 Series (E46) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  17 gasoline engines
  • 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP)
  • 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP)
  • 318i 4AT RWD (118 HP)
  • 318i 5MT RWD (118 HP)
  • 320i 5AT RWD (170 HP)
  • 320i 5MT RWD (150 HP)
  • 320i 5MT RWD (170 HP)
  • 323i 5AT RWD (170 HP)
  • 323i 5MT RWD (170 HP)
  • 325i 5AT RWD (192 HP)
  • 325i 5MT RWD (192 HP)
  • 328i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
  • 328i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
  • 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP)
  • 330i 5MT RWD (231 HP)
  • 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP)
  • 330xi 5MT RWD (231 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 320d 5AT RWD (136 HP)
  • 320d 5MT RWD (136 HP)
  • 330d 5AT RWD (184 HP)
  • 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP)
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BMW 3 Series (E46)
316i 4AT RWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1895 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5300 RPM
105 HP @ 5300 RPM
103 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4012 lbs (1820 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:214 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
316i 5MT RWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1895 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5300 RPM
105 HP @ 5300 RPM
103 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3935.2 lbs (1785 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
318i 4AT RWD (118 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 318i 4AT RWD (118 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1895 cm3
Power:87 KW @ 5500 RPM
118 HP @ 5500 RPM
117 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
180 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4012 lbs (1820 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:220 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
318i 5MT RWD (118 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 318i 5MT RWD (118 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1895 cm3
Power:87 KW @ 5500 RPM
118 HP @ 5500 RPM
117 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
180 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3935.2 lbs (1785 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
320i 5AT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320i 5AT RWD (170 HP)
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
Top Speed:139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3142 lbs (1425 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4244 lbs (1925 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)
CO2 Emissions:226 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320i 5MT RWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5900 RPM
150 HP @ 5900 RPM
148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
190 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136.1 mph (219 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:212 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
320i 5MT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320i 5MT RWD (170 HP)
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
Top Speed:140.4 mph (226 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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:213 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
323i 5AT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 323i 5AT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 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
Top Speed:142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4211 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:239 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
323i 5MT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 323i 5MT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 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
Top Speed:143.5 mph (231 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:215 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325i 5AT RWD (192 HP)
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
Top Speed:147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3131 lbs (1420 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4288 lbs (1945 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)
CO2 Emissions:229 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 325i 5MT RWD (192 HP)
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
Top Speed:149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3053.4 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

BMW 3 Series (E46)
328i 5AT RWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 328i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
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:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4255 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km)
Highway:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:241 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
328i 5MT RWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 328i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
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:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075.5 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4177.8 lbs (1895 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:216 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330i 5AT RWD (231 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP)
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
Top Speed:153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3230 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4332 lbs (1965 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)
CO2 Emissions:230 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330i 5MT RWD (231 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330i 5MT RWD (231 HP)
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
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP)
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
Top Speed:150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4497 lbs (2040 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:246 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330xi 5MT RWD (231 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330xi 5MT RWD (231 HP)
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
Top Speed:153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3351 lbs (1520 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4453 lbs (2020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:229 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
320d 5AT RWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320d 5AT RWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1951 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 4000 RPM
136 HP @ 4000 RPM
134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
280 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3086 lbs (1400 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:207 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
320d 5MT RWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320d 5MT RWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1951 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 4000 RPM
136 HP @ 4000 RPM
134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
280 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128.6 mph (207 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4133.7 lbs (1875 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:152 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330d 5AT RWD (184 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330d 5AT RWD (184 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2926 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 4000 RPM
184 HP @ 4000 RPM
181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50 YR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3384 lbs (1535 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4486 lbs (2035 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:213 g/km

BMW 3 Series (E46)
330d 5MT RWD (184 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2926 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 4000 RPM
184 HP @ 4000 RPM
181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141.1 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50 YR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.5 cuFT (439 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3351 lbs (1520 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km
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