BMW
BMW 3 Series E46/4 (1998–2005) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 4
1998 - 2006
E46/4
Hatchback
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Quick Specs
Fuel
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Combined
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Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 316i | 5 | 116 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 318Ci Automatic | 5 | 143 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 320td Steptronic | 5 | 150 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 325Ci Automatic | 5 | 192 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
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 Hatchback with 25 engines (petrol, diesel), from 105 HP to 231 HP. The 316i (116 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 s, reaches a top speed of 201 km/h and is 4262 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 4262 mm long, 1751 mm wide, 1408 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 201 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 3 Series Compact E46 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2001–2005 |
| Platform | BMW E46 |
| Variant | 316i (116 Hp) |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
Power & torque
| Power | 116 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3750 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 201 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 | 4262 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm |
| Front track | 1484 mm |
| Rear track | 1493 mm |
| Boot space | 310 – 1100 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1300 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1800 kg |
| Max load | 500 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 6.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 5.3 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 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 6.5J x 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 11.2 kg/Hp, 89.2 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.6 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2001 |
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| End Of Production | 2005 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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