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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 Sedan
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 Sedan with 17 engines (diesel, petrol), from 115 HP to 231 HP. The 316i (116 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 s, reaches a top speed of 206 km/h and is 4470 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 4470 mm long, 1740 mm wide, 1420 mm tall, with a 2725 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series 316i (116 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 s and has a top speed of 206 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan E46 facelift
Year 2001–2005
Platform BMW E46
Variant 316i (116 Hp)
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 4

Power & torque

Power 116 HP
Power @ max rpm 5500 rpm
Torque 175 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 3750 rpm

Performance

Top speed 206 km/h
0–100 km/h 10.9 s
0–62 mph 10.9 s

Engine

Engine code N42B18
Displacement 1796 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 84.0 mm
Stroke 81.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.5
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 4.3 L
Coolant 7.5 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 5
Gearbox code Gs5 39dz
Gearbox manufacturer getrag

Dimensions

Length 4470 mm
Width 1740 mm
Height 1420 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Front track 1480 mm
Rear track 1495 mm
Boot space 410 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1320 kg
Max weight 1820 kg
Max load 500 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 7.1 L/100km
Fuel urban 9.9 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.5 L/100km
Fuel tank 63.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil Spring
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims 6.5J x 15
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 7.5 kg/Nm, 132.6 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2001
End Of Production 2005

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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