BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA) /Coupe 2003 - 2005/

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

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2003 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

206 km/h | 128 mph
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

184 Hp, 237 Nm
175 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) Coupe 2003 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

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 Coupe?

4455 mm
175.39 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

1490 kg
3285 lbs.

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

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)?

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

206 km/h, Electronically limited 128 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 159.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

73.8 Hp/l

Torque

237 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 175 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B25TU

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84.07 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

74.93 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

1490 kg 3285 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.

Dimensions

Length

4455 mm 175.39 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 (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

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

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 294 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

7J x 16; 8J x 17

Specs of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA) /2003, 2004, 2005/