BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp) /Sedan 1998 - 2001/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1998 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)?

219 km/h | 136 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 320i (150 Hp)?

150 Hp, 190 Nm
140 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 320i (150 Hp)?

2.0 l
1991 cm³
121.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 320i (150 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1998 320i (150 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4471 mm
176.02 in.

What is the width of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)?

1365 kg
3009 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)?

1865 kg
4112 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine)

320i (150 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.9 sec

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

9.4 sec

Maximum speed

219 km/h 136 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.1 kg/Hp, 109.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.2 kg/Nm, 139.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

75.3 Hp/l

Torque

190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 140 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B20TU

Engine displacement

1991 cm³ 121.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 in.

Compression ratio

11:1

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

1365 kg 3009 lbs.

Max. weight

1865 kg 4112 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

4471 mm 176.02 in.

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1481 mm 58.31 in.

Rear (Back) track

1488 mm 58.58 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

Suspension strut

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

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)1998, 1999, 2000, 2001: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions