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BMW 3 Series E46/4 (1998–2005) 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 overview

The BMW 3 Series (E46/4) is the 4th generation of the 3 Series, built from 1998 to 2005. It is offered as a Sedan with 25 engines (petrol, diesel), from 105 HP to 231 HP. The 323i (143 Hp) Automatic is 4355 mm long.

How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?

The BMW 3 Series (E46/4) has 105 HP to 231 HP, depending on the engine: 1.9 M43 (105 HP), 2.0 Commonrail (115 HP), 1.8 Valvetronic (116 HP), 1.8L Valvetronic (116 HP), 1.9 Vanos (118 HP), 1.9 M43 (118 HP), 2.0 M47 (136 HP), 2.0 Valvetronic (143 HP), 2.0L Valvetronic (143 HP), 2.0 M52 (150 HP), 2.0 Valvetronic (150 HP), 2.0 Vanos (150 HP), 2.5 Vanos (170 HP), 2.2 Vanos (170 HP), 2.2L M54 (170 HP), 3.0 M57 (184 HP), 2.5L M54 (192 HP), 2.5 M54 (192 HP), 2.5 Vanos (192 HP), 2.8 M52 (193 HP), 2.8 Vanos (193 HP), 3.0 M54 (225 HP), 3.0 M54 (231 HP), 3.0L M54 (231 HP), 3.0 Vanos (231 HP).

What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is available with 25 engines: 1.9 M43 (105 HP, petrol), 2.0 Commonrail (115 HP, diesel), 1.8 Valvetronic (116 HP, petrol), 1.8L Valvetronic (116 HP, petrol), 1.9 Vanos (118 HP, petrol), 1.9 M43 (118 HP, petrol), 2.0 M47 (136 HP, diesel), 2.0 Valvetronic (143 HP, petrol), 2.0L Valvetronic (143 HP, petrol), 2.0 M52 (150 HP, petrol), 2.0 Valvetronic (150 HP, petrol), 2.0 Vanos (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Vanos (170 HP, petrol), 2.2 Vanos (170 HP, petrol), 2.2L M54 (170 HP, petrol), 3.0 M57 (184 HP, diesel), 2.5L M54 (192 HP, petrol), 2.5 M54 (192 HP, petrol), 2.5 Vanos (192 HP, petrol), 2.8 M52 (193 HP, petrol), 2.8 Vanos (193 HP, petrol), 3.0 M54 (225 HP, petrol), 3.0 M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.0L M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.0 Vanos (231 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is 4355 mm long, 1610 mm wide, 1380 mm tall, with a 2563 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series E21
Year 1978–1982
Platform BMW E21
Variant 323i (143 Hp) Automatic
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 2

Power & torque

Power 143 HP
Power @ max rpm 6000 rpm
Torque 205 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Engine

Engine code M20B23
Displacement 2300 cc
Cylinders 6
Configuration inline
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Oil capacity 4.3 L
Coolant 12.0 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 Torque Converter
Gears 3
Gearbox code 3hp22
Gearbox manufacturer zf

Dimensions

Length 4355 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1380 mm
Wheelbase 2563 mm
Front track 1366 mm
Rear track 1373 mm
Boot space 404 L
Turning circle 9.5 m

Consumption & emissions

Fuel tank 58.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Suspension
Front brakes disc
Rear brakes drum
Power steering Hydraulic Steering

Other

Start Of Production 1978
End Of Production 1982

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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