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

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 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) 323i (170 Hp)?

231 km/h | 144 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 323i (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1998 323i (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 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) 323i (170 Hp)?

1370 kg
3020 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)?

1870 kg
4123 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) 323i (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine)

323i (170 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

12.7 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

231 km/h 144 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

M52B25TU

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

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

195/65R15

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 15

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/