BMW E46 3-Series, Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	Sedan	Coupe	Touring	M3 Coupe
Production Years	1998-2005	1999-2006	2001-2005	2000-2006
Body Style	4-door sedan	2-door coupe	5-door wagon	2-door coupe
Layout	Front engine, RWD	Front engine, RWD	Front engine, RWD	Front engine, RWD
Wheelbase	2,725 mm	2,725 mm	2,725 mm	2,730 mm
Overall Length	4,471 mm	4,488 mm	4,478 mm	4,492 mm
Overall Width	1,739 mm	1,757 mm	1,739 mm	1,780 mm
Overall Height	1,415 mm	1,372 mm	1,435 mm	1,370 mm
Front Track	1,481 mm	1,481 mm	1,481 mm	1,507 mm
Rear Track	1,488 mm	1,488 mm	1,488 mm	1,527 mm
Kerb Weight	1,370-1,470 kg	1,365-1,435 kg	1,440-1,530 kg	1,570 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	63 L	63 L	63 L	63 L
Boot Capacity	440 L	410 L	435-1,345 L	410 L
Drag Coefficient	0.29	0.30	0.31	0.32

Engine Specifications

N42B18, 316i (2001-2005)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 16-valve, Valvetronic
Displacement	1,796 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.0 mm x 81.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power	85 kW (115 hp) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque	175 Nm (129 lb-ft) @ 3,750 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MS45 / Valvetronic
Redline	6,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 L (with filter)

N42B20 / N46B20, 318i (2001-2005)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 16-valve, Valvetronic
Displacement	1,995 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.0 mm x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power	105 kW (143 hp) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	200 Nm (148 lb-ft) @ 3,750 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MS45 / Valvetronic
Redline	6,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 L (with filter)

M54B22, 320i (2000-2006)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement	2,171 cc
Bore x Stroke	80.0 mm x 72.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Power	125 kW (170 hp) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque	210 Nm (155 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MS43
VANOS	Single VANOS (intake)
Redline	6,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	6.5 L (with filter)

M54B25, 325i (2000-2006)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement	2,494 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.0 mm x 75.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power	141 kW (192 hp) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	245 Nm (181 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MS43
VANOS	Single VANOS (intake)
Redline	6,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	6.5 L (with filter)

M54B30, 330i (2000-2006)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement	2,979 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.0 mm x 89.6 mm
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Power	170 kW (231 hp) @ 5,900 rpm
Torque	300 Nm (221 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MS43
VANOS	Single VANOS (intake)
Redline	6,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	6.5 L (with filter)

S54B32, M3 (2000-2006)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement	3,246 cc
Bore x Stroke	87.0 mm x 91.0 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Power	252 kW (343 hp) @ 7,900 rpm
Torque	365 Nm (269 lb-ft) @ 4,900 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MSS54
VANOS	Double VANOS (intake and exhaust)
Individual Throttle Bodies	6 x individual butterflies
Redline	8,000 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 L (with filter)

S54B32, M3 CSL (2003-2004)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement	3,246 cc
Bore x Stroke	87.0 mm x 91.0 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Power	265 kW (360 hp) @ 7,900 rpm
Torque	370 Nm (273 lb-ft) @ 4,900 rpm
Fuel System	Siemens MSS54HP
Intake	Carbon fibre airbox with ram-air effect
VANOS	Double VANOS (intake and exhaust)
Individual Throttle Bodies	6 x individual butterflies
Redline	8,000 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 L (with filter)

Transmission Specifications

Getrag S5D 250G (5-speed manual, 318i, 320i)

Spec	Value
Type	5-speed manual, synchromesh all gears
1st Gear	4.21:1
2nd Gear	2.49:1
3rd Gear	1.67:1
4th Gear	1.23:1
5th Gear	1.00:1
Reverse	3.83:1
Oil Type	MTF-LT-2 or GL-4 75W-80
Oil Capacity	1.2 L

Getrag S5D 320Z (5-speed manual, 325i, 330i)

Spec	Value
Type	5-speed manual, synchromesh all gears
1st Gear	4.23:1
2nd Gear	2.52:1
3rd Gear	1.67:1
4th Gear	1.23:1
5th Gear	1.00:1
Reverse	3.93:1
Oil Type	MTF-LT-2 or GL-4 75W-80
Oil Capacity	1.3 L

Getrag S6S 420G (6-speed manual, M3)

Spec	Value
Type	6-speed manual, synchromesh all gears
1st Gear	4.23:1
2nd Gear	2.53:1
3rd Gear	1.67:1
4th Gear	1.23:1
5th Gear	1.00:1
6th Gear	0.83:1
Reverse	3.93:1
Oil Type	MTF-LT-3 or Redline MT-90
Oil Capacity	1.7 L

SMG II (Sequential Manual, M3)

Spec	Value
Type	Automated single-clutch sequential manual
Base Gearbox	Getrag S6S 420G
Shift Time	80 ms (Sport mode, post-facelift)
Modes	A (automatic), S1-S6 (sequential, varying shift speed)
Actuator	Electrohydraulic with pump unit

GM/ZF 5L40-E (5-speed automatic, 325i, 330i)

Spec	Value
Type	5-speed torque converter automatic
Modes	D (Drive), S (Sport), Steptronic manual
Fluid Type	Dexron III ATF
Fluid Capacity	5.0 L (drain and fill) / 9.5 L (total)

Final Drive Ratios

Model	Gearbox	Ratio	Type
316i / 318i	5-speed manual	3.38:1	Open
320i	5-speed manual	3.46:1	Open
325i	5-speed manual	3.46:1	Open
325i	5-speed automatic	3.15:1	Open
330i	5-speed manual	3.07:1	Limited-slip (25%)
330i	5-speed automatic	2.93:1	Open
M3	6-speed manual	3.62:1	Limited-slip (variable)
M3	SMG II	3.62:1	Limited-slip (variable)

Performance Specifications

Model	0-100 km/h	Top Speed	Standing 400m
316i (manual)	11.8 sec	195 km/h	18.2 sec
318i (manual)	9.8 sec	210 km/h	17.2 sec
320i (manual)	8.3 sec	228 km/h	16.2 sec
325i (manual)	7.3 sec	238 km/h	15.4 sec
325i (auto)	8.1 sec	232 km/h	16.0 sec
330i (manual)	6.5 sec	250 km/h (limited)	14.8 sec
330i (auto)	7.2 sec	247 km/h	15.3 sec
M3 (manual)	5.2 sec	250 km/h (limited)	13.5 sec
M3 (SMG)	5.1 sec	250 km/h (limited)	13.4 sec
M3 CSL (SMG)	4.9 sec	250 km/h (limited)	13.1 sec

Fuel Consumption (ADR Combined Cycle)

Model	Urban	Highway	Combined
316i	10.5 L/100km	6.0 L/100km	7.7 L/100km
318i	10.8 L/100km	6.2 L/100km	7.9 L/100km
320i	12.0 L/100km	7.0 L/100km	8.8 L/100km
325i	13.0 L/100km	7.2 L/100km	9.4 L/100km
330i	14.0 L/100km	7.5 L/100km	10.0 L/100km
M3	17.5 L/100km	9.0 L/100km	12.3 L/100km
M3 CSL	17.0 L/100km	8.5 L/100km	11.8 L/100km

Suspension Specifications

Front Suspension

Spec	Standard	M3
Type	MacPherson strut with coil springs	MacPherson strut with coil springs
Lower Control Arm	Aluminium, pressed-in bushings	Aluminium, with reinforced bushings
Anti-roll Bar	24.5 mm (325i) / 26.5 mm (330i)	27.5 mm
Dampers	Twin-tube hydraulic	Sachs single-tube (monotube)

Rear Suspension

Spec	Standard	M3
Type	Multi-link (5-link) with coil springs	Multi-link (5-link) with coil springs
Trailing Arm	Steel, ball-joint bushing (RTAB)	Steel, upgraded ball-joint bushing
Anti-roll Bar	18 mm (325i) / 20 mm (330i)	21.5 mm
Dampers	Twin-tube hydraulic	Sachs single-tube (monotube)

Brake Specifications

Spec	325i	330i	M3
Front Disc	Ventilated, 300 x 22 mm	Ventilated, 325 x 25 mm	Ventilated, 325 x 28 mm
Rear Disc	Solid, 294 x 19 mm	Ventilated, 320 x 20 mm	Ventilated, 328 x 20 mm
Front Caliper	Single-piston sliding	Single-piston sliding	Four-piston fixed
Rear Caliper	Single-piston sliding	Single-piston sliding	Single-piston sliding
ABS	Standard (Bosch DSC III)	Standard (Bosch DSC III)	Standard (Bosch DSC III)
Brake Pad Wear Sensor	Front and rear	Front and rear	Front and rear

Wheels and Tyres

Model	Standard Wheels	Standard Tyres
316i / 318i	15 x 6.5” alloy (Style 45)	195/65R15
320i	16 x 7.0” alloy (Style 154)	205/55R16
325i	16 x 7.0” alloy (Style 154)	205/55R16
325i (Sport)	17 x 7.0” alloy (Style 68)	225/45R17
330i	17 x 7.0” alloy (Style 68)	225/45R17
330i (Sport)	17 x 8.0” F / 17 x 8.5” R alloy (Style 67)	225/45R17 F / 245/40R17 R
M3	18 x 8.0” F / 18 x 9.0” R alloy (Style 67M)	225/45ZR18 F / 255/40ZR18 R
M3 CSL	19 x 8.0” F / 19 x 9.5” R BBS (Style 163M)	235/35ZR19 F / 265/30ZR19 R

Electrical System

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 80Ah (standard) / 90Ah (M3)
Alternator	120A (standard) / 140A (330i, M3)
Starter Motor	Bosch 1.4 kW
Headlights	H7 halogen (standard) / Bi-xenon (optional, standard on M3)
On-Board Diagnostics	OBD-II (20-pin round connector + 16-pin OBD-II port)

Interior Dimensions

Spec	Sedan	Coupe
Front Headroom	998 mm	976 mm
Rear Headroom	946 mm	924 mm
Front Legroom	1,058 mm	1,058 mm
Rear Legroom	874 mm	820 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1,399 mm	1,390 mm
Boot Volume	440 L	410 L

Fluid Capacities

Fluid	M54 (325i/330i)	S54 (M3)
Engine Oil	6.5 L (with filter)	5.0 L (with filter)
Coolant	8.5 L	8.0 L
Manual Gearbox	1.3 L	1.7 L
Automatic Gearbox	5.0 L (drain/fill)	N/A
Differential	0.75 L (Type 188)	1.0 L (Type 210)
Power Steering	1.0 L	1.0 L
Brake Fluid	1.0 L (system)	1.0 L (system)
Fuel Tank	63 L	63 L
Fuel Type	98 RON unleaded	98 RON unleaded
Oil Specification	5W-30 LL-01	10W-60

Production Numbers

Model	Body	Approximate Production
316i / 316ti	Sedan / Compact	~356,000
318i / 318ti / 318Ci	All	~712,000
320i / 320Ci	Sedan / Coupe	~498,000
323i / 323Ci	Sedan / Coupe (pre-facelift)	~247,000
325i / 325Ci / 325xi	All	~610,000
328i / 328Ci	Sedan / Coupe (pre-facelift)	~198,000
330i / 330Ci / 330xi	All	~312,000
330d / 320d / 318d	Diesel variants	~285,000
M3 Coupe	Coupe	~45,000
M3 Convertible	Convertible	~12,000
M3 CSL	Coupe	1,383
Total (all variants)		~3,276,000

M3 CSL Specific Specifications

Spec	Value
Kerb Weight	1,385 kg (110 kg lighter than standard M3)
Power-to-Weight Ratio	191 kW/tonne
Roof Material	Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP)
Rear Seats	Deleted
Sound Insulation	Reduced
Boot Lid	CFRP
Transmission	SMG II only (no manual option)
Nurburgring Nordschleife Lap Time	7:50 (factory test, 2003)
Production	1,383 units (2003-2004)
Australian Allocation	Approximately 35 units