Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Coupe 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

318 Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

2005 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

214 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

CO₂ emissions

196 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

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

Coolant

7.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1390 kg

Max. weight

1860 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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 286 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 280 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16