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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 325Ci (192 Hp)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci (193 Hp)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i (192 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
BMW
Model
3 Series
3 Series
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Coupe (E46)
3 Series Coupe (E46)
3 Series Coupe (E36)
Modification (Engine)
325Ci (192 Hp)
328Ci (193 Hp)
325i (192 Hp)
Start of production
2001
1999
1992
End of production
2003
2000
1999
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Internal Combustion engine
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Coupe
Coupe
Seats
5
5
5
Doors
2
2
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.8 l/100 km
12.5 l/100 km
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.9 l/100 km
7 l/100 km
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9 l/100 km
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
7 sec
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.2 sec
7 sec
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
240 km/h
242 km/h
232 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.2 Hp/tonne
7.2 kg/Hp, 138.4 Hp/tonne
6.9 kg/Hp, 144.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.8 kg/Nm, 173.8 Nm/tonne
5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne
5.5 kg/Nm, 183.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
192 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
193 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
192 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
77 Hp/l
69 Hp/l
77 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
280 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
244 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M54B25
M52B28
M50B25TU
Engine displacement
2494 cm3
2798 cm3
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
6
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
84 mm
84 mm
Piston Stroke
75 mm
84 mm
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
10.2
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
6.5 l
6.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.4 l
8.4 l
10.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1395 kg
1330 kg
Max. weight
1910 kg
1895 kg
1790 kg
Max load
500 kg
500 kg
460 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l
440 l
405 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
63 l
62 l
Max. roof load
75 kg
75 kg
75 kg
Permitted towbar download
75 kg
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4490 mm
4488 mm
4433 mm
Width
1755 mm
1757 mm
1710 mm
Height
1370 mm
1369 mm
1366 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2725 mm
2700 mm
Front track
1470 mm
1471 mm
1408 mm
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm
1478 mm
1421 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
110 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
5 gears, manual transmission
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Wishbone
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Coil spring
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/55 R16
205/55 R16
205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
7J x 16
16
15