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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 Station Wagon Estate
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 Station Wagon Estate with 17 engines (diesel, petrol), from 115 HP to 231 HP. The 316i (116 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 s, reaches a top speed of 200 km/h and is 4480 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 4480 mm long, 1740 mm wide, 1410 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 11.2 s and has a top speed of 200 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Touring E46 facelift
Year 2001–2005
Platform BMW E46
Variant 316i (116 Hp)
Body type Station Wagon Estate
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

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

Performance

Top speed 200 km/h
0–100 km/h 11.2 s
0–62 mph 11.2 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 4480 mm
Width 1740 mm
Height 1410 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Front track 1470 mm
Rear track 1485 mm
Boot space 435 – 1345 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1395 kg
Max weight 1935 kg
Max load 540 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 7.3 L/100km
Fuel urban 10.3 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.6 L/100km
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 6.5J x 16
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 12 kg/Hp, 83.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 8 kg/Nm, 125.4 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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