BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic /Cabriolet 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

236 g/km CO₂

How fast is 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

219 km/h | 136 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

2.2 l
2171 cm³
132.48 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

1650 kg
3638 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

1995 kg
4398 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

260 - 300 l
9.2 - 10.6 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission

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- BMW 3 Series
  - 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)
    - 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic
    - 330Ci (231 Hp)
    - 325Ci (192 Hp) Steptronic
    - 325Ci (192 Hp)
    - 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic
    - 320Ci (170 Hp)
    - 320Cd (150 Hp)
    - 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic
    - 318Ci (143 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

March, 2003 year

End of production

November, 2006 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

CO₂ emissions

236 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.7 sec

Maximum speed

219 km/h 136 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.7 kg/Hp, 103 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.9 kg/Nm, 127.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

78.3 Hp/l

Torque

210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B22

Engine displacement

2171 cm³ 132.48 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in.

Compression ratio

10.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1650 kg 3638 lbs.

Max. weight

1995 kg 4398 lbs.

Max load

345 kg 761 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

260 l 9.2 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

300 l 10.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

720 kg 1587 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in.

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in.

Width including mirrors

1947 mm 76.65 in.

Height

1372 mm 54.02 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

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

Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/