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Compare: BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

BMW M3 Coupe (E46)BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Generation
M3 Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine)
3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
4.4 kg/Hp, 229.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 244.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.
Power per litre
105.7 Hp/l
Torque
365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S54B32
Engine displacement
3246 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
87 mm
Piston Stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1495 kg
Max. weight
2000 kg
Max load
505 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l

Dimensions

Length
4492 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1372 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Front track
1508 mm
Rear (Back) track
1525 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.0 m

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
Wishbone
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
Tire size
225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
Wheel rim size
8J x 18; 9J x 18