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BMW 3 Series E46/4 Facelift (2001–2006) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 4 1998 - 2006 E46/4 Cabriolet
BMW 3 Series
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BMW 3 Series E46/4 Facelift overview

The BMW 3 Series (E46/4 Facelift) is the 4th generation of the 3 Series, built from 2001 to 2006. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 17 engines (diesel, petrol), from 115 HP to 231 HP. The 320Cd (150 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 s, reaches a top speed of 211 km/h and is 4488 mm long.

How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?

The BMW 3 Series (E46/4 Facelift) has 115 HP to 231 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0L M47 (115 HP), 1.8L Valvetronic (116 HP), 2.0 Valvetronic (143 HP), 2.0L Valvetronic (143 HP), 2.0L M47 (150 HP), 2.0 M47 (150 HP), 2.0 Directinjection (170 HP), 2.2L M54 (170 HP), 2.5 M54 (184 HP), 2.5L M54 (192 HP), 2.5 M54 (192 HP), 3.0L M57 (204 HP), 3.0 M57 (204 HP), 3.0 M54 (225 HP), 3.0L M54 (231 HP), 3.0 M54 (231 HP), 3.0 Vanos (231 HP).

What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is available with 17 engines: 2.0L M47 (115 HP, diesel), 1.8L Valvetronic (116 HP, petrol), 2.0 Valvetronic (143 HP, petrol), 2.0L Valvetronic (143 HP, petrol), 2.0L M47 (150 HP, diesel), 2.0 M47 (150 HP, diesel), 2.0 Directinjection (170 HP, petrol), 2.2L M54 (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 M54 (184 HP, petrol), 2.5L M54 (192 HP, petrol), 2.5 M54 (192 HP, petrol), 3.0L M57 (204 HP, diesel), 3.0 M57 (204 HP, diesel), 3.0 M54 (225 HP, petrol), 3.0L M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.0 M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.0 Vanos (231 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is 4488 mm long, 1757 mm wide, 1370 mm tall, with a 2725 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series 320Cd (150 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 s and has a top speed of 211 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Convertible E46 facelift
Year 2005–2006
Platform BMW E46
Variant 320Cd (150 Hp)
Body type cabriolet
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Diesel
Seats 4
Doors 2

Power & torque

Power 150 HP
Power @ max rpm 4000 rpm
Torque 330 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 2000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 211 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.7 s
0–62 mph 9.7 s

Engine

Engine code M47D20TU
Displacement 1995 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 84.0 mm
Stroke 90.0 mm
Compression ratio 17
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain sohc
Oil capacity 5.5 L
Coolant 7.0 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 6
Gearbox code Gs6 37
Gearbox manufacturer zf

Dimensions

Length 4488 mm
Width 1757 mm
Height 1370 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Front track 1471 mm
Rear track 1483 mm
Boot space 260 – 300 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1680 kg
Max weight 2025 kg
Max load 345 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 6.3 L/100km
Fuel urban 8.5 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.0 L/100km
CO₂ emissions 167 g/km
Fuel tank 63.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension wishbone
Rear suspension Coil Spring
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims 7J X 16
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 11.2 kg/Hp, 89.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.4 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2005
End Of Production 2006

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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