| General information |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Modification (Engine) | 330 Cd (204 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) |
5.2 l/100 km
45.23 US mpg54.32 UK mpg19.23 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) |
6.6 l/100 km
35.64 US mpg42.8 UK mpg15.15 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 177 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Maximum speed |
242 km/h
150.37 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.8 kg/Nm, 266.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 204 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque |
410 Nm @ 1500 rpm.
302.4 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M57D30TU |
| Engine displacement |
2993 cm3
182.64 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
90 mm
3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 17 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10.2 l
10.78 US qt | 8.97 UK qt |
| Engine systems | Particulate filter |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1540 kg
3395.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2040 kg
4497.43 lbs. |
| Max load |
500 kg
1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
410 l
14.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4488 mm
176.69 in. |
| Width |
1757 mm
69.17 in. |
| Width including mirrors |
1950 mm
76.77 in. |
| Height |
1369 mm
53.9 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2725 mm
107.28 in. |
| Front track |
1471 mm
57.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1483 mm
58.39 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.5 m
34.45 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Wishbone, Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 320 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
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