BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) /Coupe 2001 - 2003/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 2001 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp)?

226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2001 320Ci (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2001 320Ci (170 Hp)?

2.2 l
2171 cm³
132.48 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 320Ci (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Coupe 2001 320Ci (170 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

4490 mm
176.77 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

1755 mm
69.09 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp)?

1390 kg
3064 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp)?

1890 kg
4167 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

320Ci (170 Hp)

Start of production

2001 year

End of production

2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.2 l/100 km 19.3 US mpg
23.2 UK mpg
8.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

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

8 sec

Maximum speed

226 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.2 kg/Hp, 122.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.1 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

1390 kg 3064 lbs.

Max. weight

1890 kg 4167 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4490 mm 176.77 in.

Width

1755 mm 69.09 in.

Height

1370 mm 53.94 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 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, manual 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 Coupe (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003/