BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic /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) Steptronic?

9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

How fast is 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

223 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

2.2 l
2171 cm³
132.48 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2001 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

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) Steptronic?

1390 kg
3064 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic?

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) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

320i (170 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2001 year

End of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

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

8.8 sec

Maximum speed

223 km/h 139 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

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

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, automatic 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

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