BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp) /Coupe 1999 - 2000/

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

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1999 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp)?

233 km/h | 145 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1999 323Ci (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1999 323Ci (170 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1999 BMW 323Ci (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Coupe 1999 323Ci (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 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

What is the width of 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp)?

1370 kg
3020 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp)?

1870 kg
4123 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

323Ci (170 Hp)

Start of production

1999 year

End of production

2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.7 l/100 km 18.5 US mpg
22.2 UK mpg
7.9 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 Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8 sec

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

7.6 sec

Maximum speed

233 km/h 145 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 181 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

75 mm 2.95 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

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

1370 kg 3020 lbs.

Max. weight

1870 kg 4123 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 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

4488 mm 176.69 in.

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in.

Height

1369 mm 53.9 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1478 mm 58.19 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

Specs of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci (170 Hp) /1999, 2000/