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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 316i (105 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 s, reaches a top speed of 200 km/h and is 4471 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 4471 mm long, 1739 mm wide, 1415 mm tall, with a 2725 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series 316i (105 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 s and has a top speed of 200 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan E46
Year 1999–2001
Platform BMW E46
Variant 316i (105 Hp)
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 4

Power & torque

Power 105 HP
Power @ max rpm 5500 rpm
Torque 165 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 2500 rpm

Performance

Top speed 200 km/h
0–100 km/h 12.4 s
0–62 mph 12.4 s

Engine

Engine code M43B19
Displacement 1895 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 85.0 mm
Stroke 83.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.7
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Oil capacity 4.0 L
Coolant 6.5 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 S5d 250g
Gearbox manufacturer getrag

Dimensions

Length 4471 mm
Width 1739 mm
Height 1415 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Front track 1481 mm
Rear track 1488 mm
Boot space 440 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1285 kg
Max weight 1782 kg
Max load 497 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel urban 11.3 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.7 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 15
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 12.2 kg/Hp, 81.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.4 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1999
End Of Production 2001

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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