Compare: BMW 3 Series 1998 Sedan 136 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine)

320d (136 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

207 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.1 kg/Hp, 98.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 203.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

136 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

69.7 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M47D20

Engine displacement

1951 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1375 kg

Max. weight

1875 kg

Max load

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

400 l

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm

Width

1739 mm

Height

1415 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1481 mm

Rear (Back) track

1488 mm

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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size