The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance vehicle that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 218 km/h. Its aerodynamic design is evident in its impressive drag coefficient of 0.32.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.3 sec
Max Speed
218 km/h 135.46 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.32
Body & Dimensions
The car is a 5-seater Coupe version of the 3 Series model, with a length of 4488 mm (176.7 in) and a width of 1757 mm (69.2 in). The width including mirrors is 1947 mm (76.7 in) and the height is 1369 mm (53.9 in). It has a wheelbase of 2725 mm (107.3 in), a front track of 1471 mm (57.9 in), and a rear track of 1483 mm (58.4 in).
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
4488 mm 176.69 in.
Width
1757 mm 69.17 in.
Width Including Mirrors
1947 mm 76.65 in.
Height
1369 mm 53.9 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front Track
1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear Track
1483 mm 58.39 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 3 Series is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10.4 l/100 km in urban areas, 5.7 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 7.4 l/100 km combined. It has a CO2 emission of 180 g/km and meets the Euro 4 emission standard.
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Fuel Consumption Urban Economy Nedc
10.4 l/100 km 22.62 US mpg 27.16 UK mpg 9.62 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban Economy Nedc
5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined Economy Nedc
7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg 38.17 UK mpg 13.51 km/l
Co2 Emissions Nedc
180 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car with a 2.0L inline-4 engine producing 143 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The car has a fuel-efficient engine with a compression ratio of 10.2 and a fuel injection system. It also has a McPherson strut front suspension and a wishbone-trailing arm coil spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
71.7 Hp/l
Torque
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
N46B20
Engine Displacement
1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression Ratio
10.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01
Coolant
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Brakes
The BMW 3 Series features ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes, with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. The car has a hydraulic steering system and 16-inch wheels with 205/55 R16 tires. The steering type is a rack and pinion system.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 286 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 280 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
205/55 R16
Wheel Rims Size
7J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The car has a lightweight and powerful engine, resulting in a competitive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratio. Its kerb weight is 1320 kg, and it can handle up to 1820 kg of total weight. The boot space is 410 l, and the fuel tank capacity is 63 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.2 kg/Hp, 108.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max Weight
1820 kg 4012.41 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
This car has 5 seats.
This car is a Coupe.
This car is 4488 mm (176.7 in) long.
9.3 seconds
218 km/h (135.46 mph)
0.32
Petrol (Gasoline)
180 g/km
Euro 4
The engine displacement is 1995 cm3 (121.74 cu. in.).
The transmission type is 6-speed manual.
The fuel injection system is multi-port manifold injection.
The BMW 3 Series has ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes.
The BMW 3 Series has a hydraulic steering system with a rack and pinion steering type.
The BMW 3 Series has 205/55 R16 tires.
The starting price of the BMW 3 Series varies depending on the trim level and options chosen, but it typically starts around $40,000.
The fuel economy of the BMW 3 Series varies depending on the engine and trim level, but it typically ranges from 22-32 mpg in the city and 30-40 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the BMW 3 Series is a great car for families, offering a comfortable ride, plenty of cargo space, and advanced safety features.
Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.
Safety feature information is not included in the specifications.
Maximum speed information is not available in the given specifications.
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