Compare: BMW 3 Series 2000 Cabriolet 170 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E46)

Modification (Engine)

320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

September, 2000

End of production

March, 2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

236 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

219 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

9.1 kg/Hp, 109.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 135 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

78.3 Hp/l

Torque

210 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B22

Engine displacement

2171 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

72 mm

Compression ratio

10.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1555 kg

Max. weight

1960 kg

Max load

405 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

300 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

720 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm

Width

1757 mm

Height

1372 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 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

5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300x22 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 294x19 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R16; 205/50 R17

Wheel rim size

7J x 16; 7J x 17