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BMWBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 328i (193 Hp)1998, 1999, 2000: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 328i (193 Hp) /Sedan 1998 - 2000/
What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1998 3 Series Sedan (E46) 328i (193 Hp)?
240 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 328i (193 Hp)?
193 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 328i (193 Hp)?
2.8 l
2793 cm3
170.44 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 328i (193 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1998 328i (193 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) 328i (193 Hp)?
1395 kg
3075 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 328i (193 Hp)?
1895 kg
4178 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) 328i (193 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
328i (193 Hp)
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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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
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.7 sec
Maximum speed
240 km/h 149 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.2 kg/Hp, 138.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
193 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre
69.1 Hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 207 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M52B28TU
Engine displacement
2793 cm3 170.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
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
1395 kg 3075 lbs.
Max. weight
1895 kg 4178 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
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
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
205/55R16
Wheel rim size
16