Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Coupe 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

318Ci (143 Hp)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

180 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

218 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 108.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.7 Hp/l

Torque

200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N46B20

Engine displacement

1995 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1320 kg

Max. weight

1820 kg

Max load

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm

Width

1757 mm

Width including mirrors

1947 mm

Height

1369 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

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

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 286 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 280 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R16

Wheel rim size

7J x 16