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Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) /Sedan 2001 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp)?
8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
How fast is 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp)?
226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 320i (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 320i (170 Hp)?
2.2 l
2171 cm3
132.48 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 320i (170 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2001 320i (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 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
4470 mm
175.98 in.
What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp)?
1390 kg
3064 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp)?
1890 kg
4167 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
410 l
14.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
320i (170 Hp)
Start of production
2001 year
End of production
2005 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.2 l/100 km 19.3 US mpg
23.2 UK mpg
8.2 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 consumption (economy) - combined
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.8 sec
Maximum speed
226 km/h 140 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.2 kg/Hp, 122.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 151.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
78.3 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M54B22
Engine displacement
2171 cm3 132.48 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
10.8:1
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
1390 kg 3064 lbs.
Max. weight
1890 kg 4167 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 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.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4470 mm 175.98 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track
1480 mm 58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track
1495 mm 58.86 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
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
195/65 R15
Wheel rims size
6.5J x 15