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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 320d (136 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 s, reaches a top speed of 207 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 320d (136 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 s and has a top speed of 207 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan E46
Year 1998–2001
Platform BMW E46
Variant 320d (136 Hp)
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Diesel
Seats 5
Doors 4

Power & torque

Power 136 HP
Power @ max rpm 4000 rpm
Torque 280 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 1750 rpm

Performance

Top speed 207 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.8 s
0–62 mph 9.8 s

Engine

Engine code M47D20
Displacement 1951 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 84.0 mm
Stroke 88.0 mm
Compression ratio 19
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain ohc
Oil capacity 5.0 L
Coolant 7.0 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 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 400 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1375 kg
Max weight 1875 kg
Max load 500 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 5.6 L/100km
Fuel urban 7.8 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 4.7 L/100km
Fuel tank 64.0 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 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.6 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1998
End Of Production 2001

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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